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Oakland at Youngstown State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland at Youngstown State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (9-12, 7-3 Horizon) head to Ohio looking to take down the Youngstown State Penguins (15-6, 7-3) Friday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oakland vs. Youngstown State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

After struggling to a 2-9 non-conference record, Oakland has come to life in conference play and is tied for 3rd. The Golden Grizzlies have won 2 straight games and 7 of their last 8, including a 76-67 victory Monday at Detroit Mercy as 4-point underdogs.

Youngstown State lost 88-75 as 4-point favorites Saturday at Milwaukee. The Penguins, also tied for 3rd in the league, are one of the highest-scoring teams in the country at 84.5 points per game (ranking 6th). They should be able to exploit an Oakland team that allows 76.0 PPG (332nd). Oakland’s offense averages 73 PPG while YSU’s defense allows 73.1 points.

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Oakland at Youngstown State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oakland +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Youngstown State -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oakland +8.5 (-105) | Youngstown State -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oakland at Youngstown State picks and predictions

Prediction

Youngstown State 85, Oakland 79

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread on this game makes the moneyline too high and not worth a wager. Youngstown State at home is the better team. Oakland is only 4-6 on the road and is playing its 3rd consecutive road game. This is a tough matchup for the Golden Grizzlies and +340 is not worth the risk. Wagering almost 5-1 on the Penguins is also not suitable, so just stay away.

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Against the spread

OAKLAND +8.5 (-105).

When these 2 teams played in early January, Youngstown State won 85-69 as 2-point favorites on the Golden Grizzlies home court. The Over 151.5 also managed to hit as these 2 teams with good offenses and bad defenses played.

Since then, Oakland has gotten better. This includes 2 wins in a row on the road and they come into this game with the momentum.

A 7.5-point difference from the last meeting is significantly too much. While I do not see the Grizzlies being able to outscore the Penguins, they should be able to keep it within single-digits as both teams coast up and down the floor.

Over/Under

OVER 151.5 (-105) is the total play to make here.

In the previous meeting the Under 158.5 cashed as the teams hit 154. The Youngstown State offense will score 85 and the Oakland offense should hit its average against a poor Pengins defense.

Penguins’ games routinely hit the Over. At 15-4 to the Over this season and 20 of the last 26, expect this one to fly Over the 151.5 total.

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Youngstown State at Green Bay odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Youngstown State at Green Bay odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Youngstate State Penguins (14-5, 6-2 Horizon) battle the Green Bay Phoenix (2-17, 1-7) Thursday. Tip from the Resch Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Youngstown State vs. Green Bay odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Youngstown State beat Oakland 85-69 Saturday, covering as a 2-point road favorite. The Penguins have covered 4 in a row and 6 of their last 7. They are 12-5 against the spread (ATS) on the season. Youngstown State’s clear strength is offense, ranking 5th in the nation in points per game (84.9).

Green Bay is 0-11 on the road, but 2-4 at home. It is coming off a 74-53 home loss to Northern Kentucky as a 10-point home underdog. The Phoenix are 6-13 ATS on the season and just 2-4 ATS in their last 6, all of which were double-digit spreads.

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Youngstown State at Green Bay odds

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Moneyline (ML): Youngstown State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Green Bay +700 (bet $100 to win $700)
Against the spread (ATS): Youngstown State -15.5 (-110) | Green Bay +15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Youngstown State at Green Bay picks and predictions

Prediction

Youngstown State 85, Green Bay 65

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no value on the moneyline of the top team in the Horizon League playing the 2nd-to-worst team as a -1400 favorite.

Against the spread

BET YOUNGSTOWN STATE -15.5 (-110).

The Penguins have been one of the best covering teams in the conference this season and are 6-2 ATS against conference opponents. The Phoenix are just 3-5 ATS against conference foes.

Similarly, while Youngstown State’s defense is far from great, the Phoenix have a major issue scoring points, ranking 358th in points per game (59.9). Being at home hasn’t helped much as they are just 2-4 ATS as the home team.

Youngstown State’s dynamic offense mixed with its ability to cover conference and road games makes this the best play of the game.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 147.5 (-110).

Youngstown State is 13-4 O/U while Green Bay is 12-7. This game should get out of hand early, and it wouldn’t be shocking for points to be added late as the tempo picks up. Green Bay has gone Over in 4 of its last 5, allowing at least 80 in 3 of those battles.

The Penguins have gone Over in 3 straight, scoring at least 80 in 3 of those and allowing at least 69 in all 3 as well. Given the recent trends, back the OVER 147.5 (-110).

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Youngstown State at Detroit Mercy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Youngstown State at Detroit Mercy odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Youngstown State Penguins (12-5, 4-2 Horizon) meet the Detroit Mercy Titans (6-11, 2-4) Thursday at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Youngstown State vs. Detroit Mercy odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Penguins hit triple digits last time out, routing hapless IUPUI 105-74 as 22-point favorites Saturday. The Penguins have won 5 of the past 6 games overall while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings.

The Titans put up a good fight last time out on Sunday, falling 78-76 in overtime at Northern Kentucky as 6-point underdogs. However, UDM is just 1-6 across the last 7 games overall and 2-4 ATS in its last 6 outings.

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Youngstown State at Detroit Mercy odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Youngstown State -1.5 (-110) | Detroit Mercy +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Youngstown State at Detroit Mercy picks and predictions

Prediction

Youngstown State 83, Detroit Mercy 76

Moneyline

The money line is OTB at the time of publishing.

However, when it opens, Youngstown State should be a small favorite worth playing. It will be a little more expensive than just laying the small number of points, though.

Against the spread

YOUNGSTOWN STATE -1.5 (-110) is a strong play, as the Penguins are a juggernaut on offense, while Detroit Mercy hasn’t been able to slow anybody.

The Penguins rank 7th in the nation with 84.9 points per game (PPG), while also ranking 7th in field-goal percentage at 49.9%. This is a good free-throw shooting team too, hitting 78.9% (9th), and knocking down 39.5% of its 3-pointers (12th).

Over/Under

OVER 156.5 (-110) is the play, as Youngstown State not only has a tremendous offense, but it isn’t terribly impressive on defense. The Penguins cough up 72.4 PPG (265th), while ranking 324th in both defensive field-goal percentage (46.2%) and 322nd in opponents’ 3-point percentage (36.4%).

UDM is a decent 3-point shooting team, and it averages 74.8 PPG (129th), while struggling badly on defense with 76.6 PPG allowed (339th).

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Robert Morris at Youngstown State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Robert Morris at Youngstown State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Robert Morris Colonials (7-8, 2-2 Horizon) battle the Youngstown State Penguins (10-5, 2-2) Thursday. Tip from the Beeghly Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Robert Morris vs. Youngstown State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Robert Morris lost to Cleveland State 63-54 on Dec. 31, failing to cover as a 2-point home favorite. It has covered 6 of its last 8 games and is 8-4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Colonials are led by G Enoch Cheeks, who is averaging 17.5 points per game and has scored at least 20 in 2 of his last 3. Prior to the CSU loss, Robert Morris had won and covered its last 3 in a row.

Youngstown State lost to Purdue-Fort Wayne 76-71 on Dec. 31, failing to cover as a 4-point home favorite. The Penguins are 8-5 ATS on the season, yet are just 5-2 straight up at home. They had also won 3 in a row prior to the most recent loss. Youngstown State is just 2-3 ATS in its last 3 games.

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Robert Morris at Youngstown State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Robert Morris +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Youngstown State -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Robert Morris +7.5 (-105) | Youngstown State -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Robert Morris at Youngstown State picks and predictions

Prediction

Youngstown State 75, Robert Morris 71

Moneyline

PASS.

Both teams are coming off home losses which makes either tough to trust. While that could insinuate some value on Robert Morris at (+260), I would ultimately look toward the points for value here.

Against the spread

LEAN ROBERT MORRIS +7.5 (-105).

Robert Morris is 8-4-1 ATS this season and has its strength on the defensive side of the ball, allowing just 65.2 points per game. The Colonials have covered 3 of their last 4 and are 3-1 ATS in conference games while Youngstown State is 2-2 ATS in Horizon League play. Robert Morris is also 3-3 straight up on the road.

The Penguins might have an efficient offense, but rank 318th and 327th in opponents’ FG percentage and 3-point FG percentage, respectively 45.9% and 36.6%.

Considering that weakness and the Colonials strength in conference play, back ROBERT MORRIS +7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 143.5 (-115).

Youngstown State is 3-1 O/U in conference games this season and 10-3 O/U this season. Its offense ranks No. 11 in the nation in points per game (84.1).

At home, it should be able to push the pace as it wants as well. The Penguins are 4-1 O/U at home this season. Robert Morris, is just 5-8 O/U this season but has gone Over the projected total in 3 of its last 4 games.

With those in mind, back the OVER 143.5 (-115).

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Youngstown State at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Youngstown State at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Youngstown State Penguins (2-0) travel to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0) Sunday at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Youngstown State vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

In 2 games early in the season against Canisus and Tennessee-Martin, Youngstown State has scored 90 or more points. They have also given up at least 72 points on both games, leading to both games easily hitting the over. With the 3-point shooting ability of the Irish, this could be another high scoring game.

Notre Dame, in its only game so far, barely prevailed over Radford 79-76 on Thursday. This will be another challenging game for the Irish against a Penguins team which will push the pace and score on them. This will be a difficult matchup for both teams.

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Youngstown State at Notre Dame odds

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Moneyline (ML): Youngstown State +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Notre Dame -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Youngstown State +10.5 (-112) | Notre Dame -10.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -115 | U: -110)

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Youngstown State at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 83, Youngstown State 77

Moneyline

PASS.

ND should win, but the number for the ML is too high to make it a worthwhile bet.

Against the spread

BET YOUNGSTOWN STATE +10.5 (-112).

The Penguins can score a lot. Far too much for this to get out of hand. While I like the Irish to win the game, I do not think they can score enough or hold the Penguins down enough to cover a double-digit number here. I will take Youngstown State +10.5 (-112).

Over/Under

BET OVER 147.5 (-115).

Scoring will not be an issue in this game. Defense will. Saying this, give me the Over 147.5 (-115) as my favorite play.

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Youngstown State at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Youngstown State at Kentucky odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Youngstown State Penguins (2-0) visit the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Kroger Field is set for noon p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Youngstown State at Kentucky odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Wildcats are coming into this battle as heavy favorites and rightfully so. They took down Miami (Ohio) 37-13 in their opener after only leading 13-10 at half. The ‘Cats then beat Florida 26-16 in the Swamp last weekend despite trailing 16-13 after 2 quarters Kentucky is led by star QB Will Levis, who some project will be an NFL 1st-round pick. He has 505 passing yards, 4 TDs and 2 INTs in 2 games.

The Penguins are also undefeated, winning both their games by 117 points or more. They beat up on Dayton 49-16 last weekend after handling Duquesne 31-14 to start the season. QB Demeatric Crenshaw had 5 passing touchdowns against Dayton.

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Youngstown State at Kentucky odds

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Money line (ML): Youngstown State +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Kentucky -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Youngstown State +32.5 (-112) | Kentucky -32.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Youngstown State at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 42, Youngstown State 6

Money line

PASS.

There’s no value here either way.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -32.5 (-108).

Kentucky didn’t look great against Florida, but it did crush Miami (Ohio), holding the RedHawks to just 179 yards through the air. The ‘Cats also heavily limited Florida star QB Anthony Richardson, who only threw for 143 yards with 2 INTs.

The Wildcats defense is the real deal. While Kentucky has many transfers and new weapons offensively, its defense has only seniors and graduates in the starting linebacking corps.

The Penguins beat up on 2 non-Power 5 programs. Going up against Kentucky on the road is not going to be easy.

Kentucky will be Youngstown State’s first FBS school it faces this season, and while Penguins RB Jaleel McLaughlin put up over 200 rushing yards in their opener, he’ll have a much tougher time against a Wildcats’ front that limited Florida’s Richardson.

Expect Kentucky to come out strong and stay strong at home.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 51.5 (-108).

Kentucky is among a handful of programs yet to hit an Over so far this season, and as noted, it has the experience in the middle of the field to limit Youngstown’s top weapon in McLaughlin.

Also, Levis hasn’t looked the part of a 1st-round pick yet, struggling against Florida and taking several quarters to find his rhythm against Miami (Ohio). If his struggles continue, Kentucky may not have the firepower to get into the 50s or 60s.

Considering both of those thoughts, I’d play the UNDER 51.5 (-108).

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