Youngstown State vs Oakland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Oakland (12-7) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Youngstown State (7-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Youngstown State / Oakland TV channel: ESPN+

The Youngstown State Penguins (7-7) visit OU Credit Union O’rena to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-7) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Oakland, MI.

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

The Youngstown State vs. Oakland Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Youngstown State+3.5 -110O 153.5 -110+140
Oakland -3.5 -110U 153.5 -110-165

Youngstown State vs Oakland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Oakland will win this college basketball game with 61.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Youngstown State vs Oakland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Youngstown State will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+9.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+7.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -100% ROI

Oakland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oakland has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.6 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -100% ROI

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (819 assists/ 552 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 1.6 (299 assists/ 189 TOs) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Youngstown State has a 26% free throw rate (305 free throw attempts/1,170 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 31%

Youngstown State has averaged 10.6 turnovers per game (552 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Oakland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has 18.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Oakland is shooting 32% from three (378/1,192) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

Oakland is shooting 76% from the free throw line (725/960) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Oakland has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (546 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (488 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Youngstown State has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,271 points/1,115 shots) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Youngstown State has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,295 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Youngstown State has 353 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Horizon Teams

Oakland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has averaged 6.7 steals per game (128 steals/19 games) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Oakland has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Oakland has averaged 7.2 steals per game (367 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Oakland has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,144 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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