Detroit Mercy vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

Two Youngstate Penguins players defending an opposition player dribbling an NBA game ball
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  • Youngstown State is a -14.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Youngstown, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Detroit Mercy+14.5 -110O 136.5 -105+800
Youngstown State -14.5 -110U 136.5 -115-1400

Detroit Mercy vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Detroit Mercy vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 18 away games (+2.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.16 Units / 1% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.65 Units / 25.7% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.65 Units / 103.41% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -10.95% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.77% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 3.8% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -22.67% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,044 points/1,746 shots) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy averaged 65.9 points per game (2,044 points/31 games) last season — tied for lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Detroit Mercy has averaged 1.12 points per shot (966 points/860 shots) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Detroit Mercy averaged 65.9 points per game (2,044 points/31 games) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State shot 32% from three (274/850) last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Youngstown State is shooting 28% from three (98/345) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%

Youngstown State is shooting 28% from three (98/345) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Youngstown State shot 77% from the free throw line (443/575) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 73%

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Detroit Mercy has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (355 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (949 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,132 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Youngstown State averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (815 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Youngstown State has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (900 points/762 shots) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (72/237) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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