Milwaukee vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Youngstown State (12-8) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Milwaukee (10-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Milwaukee / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN+

The Milwaukee Panthers (10-11) visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins (12-8) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Youngstown, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Milwaukee vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Milwaukee vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Milwaukee+8.5 -110O 158.5 -110+340
Youngstown State -8.5 -110U 158.5 -110-450

Milwaukee vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Milwaukee vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Milwaukee has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+9.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+5.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

Milwaukee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Milwaukee has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 4.09% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 6.42% ROI
  • 13-6 when betting the Over for +6.4 Units / 27.71% ROI
  • 6-13 when betting the Under for -8.3 Units / -35.93% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.58% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.8 Units / 11.17% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -0.95 Units / -4.33% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.54% ROI

Milwaukee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee has 20.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 17.8

Milwaukee is shooting 45% (611/1,373) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Milwaukee has averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (765 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Milwaukee has averaged 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (630 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (379 assists/ 257 TOs) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (899 assists/ 620 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State is shooting 77% from the free throw line (321/417) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Youngstown State has a TS% of 50% this season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Milwaukee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (506 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Milwaukee has averaged 6.3 steals per game (138 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Milwaukee has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (181/495) this season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Milwaukee has allowed 78.3 points per game (1,722 points/22 games) this season — 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (636 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Youngstown State has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,443 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Youngstown State has averaged 6.8 steals per game (393 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Youngstown State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (155 steals/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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