IUPUI (5-10) vs Youngstown State (9-5)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Indiana Farmers Coliseum)
The Line: Betting Odds: IUPUI +5.5 / Youngstown State -5.5 — Over/Under: 142.5
The Youngstown State Penguins and IUPUI Jaguars meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Corteva Coliseum. Here’s a Youngstown State vs IUPUI Prediction. This article will include a Youngstown State vs IUPUI Pick.
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The Youngstown State Penguins beat SC Upstate and Detroit, and they play Fort Wayne, Northern Kentucky, and Cleveland State next. The Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 74.2 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 40.4 percent shooting. EJ Farmer is averaging 13.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Nico Galette is averaging 13.5 points and 6.6 rebounds. Ty Harper is the third double-digit scorer and Juwan Maxey is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Youngstown State Penguins are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Youngstown State Penguins are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview
The IUPUI Jaguars lost to FIU and Milwaukee, and they play Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy, and Oakland next. The IUPUI Jaguars are averaging 76.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Paul Zilinskas is averaging 18.7 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Jarvis Walker is averaging 16.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. Sean Craig is the third double-digit scorer and Alec Millender is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The IUPUI Jaguars are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Youngstown State vs IUPUI Injury Report
Neither Youngstown State nor IUPUI has any injuries to report.
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- IU Indy has lost each of its last 13 day games against Conference opponents.
- Youngstown State has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- IU Indy has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against Conference opponents at Corteva Coliseum.
Matchup/League Facts
- IU Indy ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.5).
- Youngstown State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- Youngstown State ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.2%).
Youngstown State vs IUPUI Prediction
The Youngstown State Penguins are the better team and have won 4 games on the road this season, so their being decent-sized favorites isn’t shocking. The IUPUI Jaguars have to improve defensively before they can be taken seriously against better teams. With that said, IUPUI is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games. Two of those 6 covers were outright upsets over Green Bay and Alabama A&M. Early game on New Year’s Day, it wouldn’t be shocking if both teams come out sluggish. IUPUI is cashing tickets and has seen 4 of its 5 wins come at home. Give me the points with the IUPUI Jaguars at home.