Ohio State (1-0) vs Youngstown State (0-0)
Game Info: Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Value City Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -19.5 / Youngstown State +19.5 — Over/Under: 147.5
The Youngstown State Penguins and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet Monday in college basketball action from Value City Arena. Here’s an Ohio State vs Youngstown State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Ohio State vs Youngstown State pick. We will examine:
The Youngstown State Penguins’ recent form and player performance
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Youngstown State Penguins
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Ohio State Buckeyes
Recent betting trends in games played between Ohio State and Youngstown State
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Ohio State vs Youngstown State game
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The Penguins are coming off a nice overall run last year at 22-10 overall and 14-6 in Horizon League play. Youngstown State finished behind only Oakland with that record. The Penguins suffered a quick exit in the conference tourney however, falling to Cleveland State in the opener.
After a postponed opener matchup versus Westminster PA, the Penguins faced off against Chicago State on Saturday. Youngstown State finished off with a 48-31 second-half run and took the win 80-60. Nico Galette was the team’s top scorer on 20 points and nine boards. Youngstown State will take on Syracuse, Monmouth, Presbyterian, Stephen F. Austin, and Western Michigan after this one.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
Over on the Ohio State side, they went 22-14 overall last season with a 9-11 run in a tough Big Ten. The Buckeyes finished ahead of Penn State, Maryland, Rutgers, and Michigan in the standings, and would ultimately fall to Georgia in the quarterfinals of the NIT.
Ohio State’s first action in the 2024-25 season was against Texas. The Buckeyes surprised the Longhorns with 38 points in the first half and 42 in the second for an 80-72 upset win. Bruce Thornton set the pace with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the big victory. Ohio State will play against Texas A&M following this game.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 15 Monday night games.
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- Youngstown State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
Ohio State vs Youngstown State Prediction
I’m staying with Ohio State. The Buckeyes pulled off an excellent road win against a good Texas team in their opener. Ohio State shot a smooth 45 percent from the field and 50 percent (14-of-28) from 3-point range in that one, alongside 40 rebounds and 16 assists. The only real gripe was the Buckeyes’ 15 turnovers along the way.
As for Youngstown State, they’ve got one nice win under their belt but the competition is going to ratchet up dramatically on Monday. I don’t see the Penguins keeping a realistic pace for too long if Ohio State can get back down to business.