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Youngstown State vs PFW Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25
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PFW (10-6) vs Youngstown State (10-5)
January 4, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: PFW -5.5 / Youngstown State +5.5 — Over/Under:
The Youngstown State Penguins and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Memorial Coliseum. Here’s a Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction. This article will include a Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Pick.
Youngstown State Penguins Betting Preview
The Youngstown State Penguins beat IUPUI and Detroit, and they play Northern Kentucky, Cleveland State, and Milwaukee next. The Youngstown State Penguins are averaging 74.4 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 39.8 percent shooting. EJ Farmer is averaging 14.6 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Nico Galette is averaging 13.2 points and 6.0 rebounds. Ty Harper is dishing 1.7 assists and Juwan Maxey is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Youngstown State Penguins are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Youngstown State Penguins are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons beat Green Bay, lost to Northern Kentucky, and they play Milwaukee, Detroit, and Wright State next. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are averaging 81.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Jackson is averaging 18.4 points and 3.1 assists, while Rasheed Bello is averaging 12.9 points and 1.9 rebounds. Corey Hadnot II is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Mulder is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons will win
- Purdue Fort Wayne has won each of its last four games at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Why the Youngstown State Penguins will win
- Youngstown State has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Purdue Fort Wayne has lost four of its last five night games against Conference opponents at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.5%).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.9).
- Youngstown State ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
- Youngstown State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.0%).
Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Injury Report
Neither Youngstown State nor Purdue Fort Wayne have a player listed on its injury report.
Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons have been an offensive buzz saw this season, and they’re unbeaten at home. This line feels right. The problem is, that Fort Wayne can be sloppy defensively and allow teams to hang around. Also, Youngstown State is an above-average defensive side that could slow the pace down and give the Mastodons some difficulties. Moreover, the Youngstown State Penguins are riding an 8-game winning streak and have five road wins this season. This feels a bit disrespectful toward the Penguins. This has a chance to be one of the better games on Saturday’s CBB schedule. I expect a back-and-forth game. Give me Youngstown State and the points.
