| MATCHUP | Youngstown State Penguins | Detroit Mercy Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-13 | 11-13 |
| Where | Calihan Hall, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The Youngstown State Penguins beat Oakland, lost to Robert Morris, and they play Cleveland State next. Youngstown State has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 83 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Cris Carroll is averaging 17.5 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Bryson Dawkins is averaging 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Rich Rolf is dishing 2.1 assists, and Vlad Salaridze is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Youngstown State Penguins are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Youngstown State Penguins are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Detroit Mercy Titans Betting Preview
The Detroit Mercy Titans lost to Green Bay, beat Wright State, and they play Milwaukee next. Detroit has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Detroit Mercy Titans are averaging 80.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 82.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Orlando Lovejoy is averaging 13.7 points and 3.6 assists, while TJ Nadeau is averaging 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Ayden Carter is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyler Spratt is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Detroit Mercy Titans are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Mercy Titans are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Mercy Titans will win
- Youngstown State has lost each of its last five day games against the Horizon League.
- Detroit Mercy has won each of its last five Sunday games at Calihan Hall.
- Youngstown State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Horizon League.
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- Youngstown State has won each of its last five road games against Detroit Mercy.
- Detroit Mercy has lost 22 of its last 27 day games against Conference opponents.
- Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 home day games against the Horizon League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Detroit Mercy’s last seven home games against the Horizon League have produced a total of 159+ points.
- Five of Youngstown State’s last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Youngstown State ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
- Youngstown State ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).
Youngstown State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction
We have two subpar teams in the Horizon that are playing some of their best ball of the season. While you can argue Youngstown is the better team, it was Detroit that won the first meeting on the road as near double-digit underdogs. Now Detroit is at home getting a free bucket. Detroit is 14-8 ATS on the season, while Youngstown has failed to cover 7 of its last 9 games. Since December 29, Youngstown is 0-8 ATS as a favorite, and 6 of those games were outright losses. I have to grab the free bucket with Detroit at home.