Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Purdue Fort Wayne is a -5.5 point favorite vs Youngstown State
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Youngstown State / Purdue Fort Wayne TV channel: ESPN+

The Youngstown State Penguins visit Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fort Wayne, IN.

Purdue Fort Wayne is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Youngstown State+5.5 -105O 147.5 -105+200
Purdue Fort Wayne -5.5 -115U 147.5 -115-250

Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue Fort Wayne will win this college basketball game with 59.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Youngstown State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue Fort Wayne will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 away games (+11.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.45 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Youngstown State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+5.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Youngstown State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+1.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.35 Units / 3% ROI)

Youngstown State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Youngstown State has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.61% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -8.2% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -51.95% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 43.51% ROI

Purdue Fort Wayne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue Fort Wayne has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -4.35% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Youngstown State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State is shooting 30% from three (119/399) this season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Youngstown State has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

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

Youngstown State had 18.5 free throw attempts per game last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Purdue Fort Wayne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 8.7 turnovers per game (139 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Purdue Fort Wayne has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (236 assists/ 139 TOs) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Purdue Fort Wayne has made 504 three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Horizon Teams

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 8.7 turnovers per game (139 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Youngstown State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (81/279) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Youngstown State has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,191 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (353/888) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Youngstown State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,152/2,803) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Purdue Fort Wayne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (333 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Purdue Fort Wayne averaged 9.4 steals per game (328 steals/35 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Purdue Fort Wayne stole the ball 328 times last season — most among Horizon Teams

Purdue Fort Wayne forced 15.8 turnovers per game (552 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 12.0


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