Youngstown State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

Detroit Mercy head coach Mark Montgomery reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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  • Youngstown State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Youngstown State / Detroit Mercy TV channel: ESPN+

The Youngstown State Penguins visit Calihan Hall to take on the Detroit Mercy Titans on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 pm in Detroit, MI.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Youngstown State vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

Youngstown State vs Detroit Mercy 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.

Youngstown State vs Detroit Mercy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+7.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.85 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games (+11.60 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.50 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+10.70 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 6 games at home (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 8-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -11.95% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Under for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 14-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 9-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 21.69% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State averaged 81.5 points per game (2,527 points/31 games) last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Youngstown State has averaged 10.5 offensive rebounds per game (273 rebounds/26 games) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Youngstown State made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Youngstown State had an eFG% of 52% last season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (960 assists/ 1,035 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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 has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,837 points/3,248 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Detroit Mercy is shooting 43% (1,384/3,248) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (2,307/5,380) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Youngstown State allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (2,210 points/1,915 shots) last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Youngstown State allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (234/699) last season — 5th best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Youngstown State allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (2,210 points/1,915 shots) last season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

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 allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (251/675) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (588/1,330) this season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Detroit Mercy has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (182/574) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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