Wright State vs Youngstown State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 12

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  • Youngstown State (6-7) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Wright State (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
  • Wright State / Youngstown State TV channel: ESPN2

The Wright State Raiders (7-8) visit Beeghly Center to take on the Youngstown State Penguins (6-7) on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Youngstown, OH.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Wright State vs. Youngstown State Over/Under is 164.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wright State+1.5 -110O 164.5 -110+105
Youngstown State -1.5 -110U 164.5 -110-125

Wright State vs Youngstown State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wright State vs Youngstown State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wright State will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wright State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+2.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Wright State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Wright State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wright State has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-3 when betting the Over for +7.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 3-11 when betting the Under for -9.15 Units / 0% ROI

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI

Wright State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State is shooting 54% (561/1,037) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State has averaged 1.41 points per shot (1,458 points/1,037 shots) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wright State is shooting 54% (561/1,037) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State is shooting 51% (1,592/3,114) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (803 assists/ 546 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (283 assists/ 183 TOs) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 51%

Youngstown State has averaged 15.7 assists per game (803 assists/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Wright State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,255 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Wright State has averaged 6.3 steals per game (313 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Wright State has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (400 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Wright State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (106 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (458 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Youngstown State has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,200 points/1,048 shots) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Youngstown State has averaged 6.6 steals per game (112 steals/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Youngstown State has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,265 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7


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