Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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  • Youngstown State (13-11) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Milwaukee (11-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Youngstown State / Milwaukee TV channel: ESPN+

The Youngstown State Penguins (13-11) visit UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena to take on the Milwaukee Panthers (11-14) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Milwaukee, WI.

Youngstown State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Youngstown State vs. Milwaukee Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Youngstown State-2.5 -110O 160.5 -115-145
Milwaukee +2.5 -110U 160.5 -105+120

Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Youngstown State will win this college basketball game with 59.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Youngstown State vs Milwaukee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Milwaukee will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+8.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.15 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.05 Units / 7.79% ROI).

  • 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 1.28% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3.05 Units / 11.6% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.45 Units / -20.57% ROI

Milwaukee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Milwaukee has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.89% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 6.82% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.15 Units / 15.12% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -23.23% ROI

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (926 assists/ 635 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State has averaged 82.2 points per game (4,929 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Youngstown State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (854/1,097) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Youngstown State has averaged 82.5 points per game (2,144 points/26 games) this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Milwaukee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee has averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Milwaukee has averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Milwaukee is shooting 33% from three (200/616) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Milwaukee has 20.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (686 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Youngstown State has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,493 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Youngstown State has 169 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Horizon Teams

Youngstown State has 407 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Horizon Teams

Milwaukee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee has averaged 6.3 steals per game (152 steals/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Milwaukee has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (553 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Milwaukee has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,434 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Milwaukee has allowed 8.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd highest among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 7.6


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