Purdue Fort Wayne vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Youngstown State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Purdue Fort Wayne
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Purdue Fort Wayne / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN+

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:17pm EST in Youngstown, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-102).

The Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Youngstown State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 66.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)

Purdue Fort Wayne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue Fort Wayne has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -32.03% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -1% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.95 Units / -32.04% ROI).

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -8.68% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Purdue Fort Wayne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,161 assists/ 821 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (821 turnovers/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (463 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (166 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,176 assists/ 926 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Youngstown State averaged 81.5 points per game (2,527 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Youngstown State has made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Youngstown State averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (575 free throw attempts/2,009 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Purdue Fort Wayne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,161 assists/ 821 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (821 turnovers/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (463 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (166 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,176 assists/ 926 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Youngstown State averaged 81.5 points per game (2,527 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Youngstown State has made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Youngstown State averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (575 free throw attempts/2,009 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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