| MATCHUP | Youngstown State Penguins | IUPUI Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4 | |
| Where | The Jungle, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Youngstown State Penguins and the IUPUI Jaguars meet Saturday in college basketball action from IUPUI Gymnasium. Here’s a Youngstown State vs IUPUI prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Youngstown State vs IUPUI pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The Penguins managed to carve out a .500 run through eight games in November. Youngstown State opened on a 2-2 stretch with losses to St. Bonaventure and Pitt sandwiched around wins over Grand Canyon and Penn State-Shenango. After losses to Toledo and UNC Greensboro, the Penguins took out Georgia Southern and Chicago State in the next pair. That would give Youngstown State a 4-4 run across their first eight outings.
On Wednesday versus Wright State, the Penguins eked out a 69-68 win at Beeghly Center. Youngstown State was led by Cris Carroll with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Bryson Dawkins had 13 points and six boards. Rich Rolf was also in double-digits during the win, posting 10 points with five boards and two assists for Youngstown State.
IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview
Over on the Jaguars’ side, they were only able to win three games last month. IUPUI lost to Ohio State, Long Island U and Butler in their first three outings, then beat IU Columbus and Eastern Michigan in the next pair. The Jaguars hit a three-game losing streak versus Charleston Southern, Alabama State and Air Force, then took a five-point victory over Morehead State last weekend. That would make a 3-6 record across the first nine outings of the season.
Matched up against Detroit on Wednesday, the Jags lost 92-78 at Calihan Hall. Maguire Mitchell led the starters on 14 points with three assists and two rebounds, going just 4-of-12 from the field. Kameron Tinsley (five rebounds) and Jaxon Edwards (four rebounds; four assists) each had 14 points off the bench as well.
Youngstown State Penguins @ IU Indy Jaguars Betting Trends: December 6, 2025
Why the IU Indy Jaguars will win
- IU Indy has won three of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- IU Indy has lost 10 of its last 11 home day games against the Horizon League.
- Youngstown State has won five of its last six day games against IU Indy.
- The road team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Youngstown State and IU Indy.
Youngstown State vs IUPUI Prediction
I’ll lean toward Youngstown State. The Penguins powered out a win over a middling Wright State team this week, thanks mostly to a 39-23 rebounding advantage. Youngstown State shot 45 percent from the field, but gave up 52 percent on the other side. The free throw shooting (12-of-20 for 60 percent) and turnovers (17) were certainly in need of improvement, though. Youngstown State is sitting on three straight wins though, and they’ve held opponents below 69 points in each of those outings.
As for IUPUI, they shot 42 percent from the field but just 58 percent (7-of-12) from the line in their loss to Detroit. The Jaguars were outmuscled on the boards 43-35 and in the pant 42-38 along the way. IUPUI is scoring well themselves lately, but they’ve also given up 77 or more points in every game so far this year. The Penguins should have no trouble scoring in this one.