Youngstown State Penguins Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Niagara Purple Eagles

Youngstown State looks to cover the Penguins-Purple Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 2-4 mark when they host Niagara in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Niagara Purple Eagles in this one, their betting line was listed as -2-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Niagara Purple Eagles have watched them go 2-4 and 3-2 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Youngstown State Penguins are at 2-4 and 3-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Youngstown State Penguins are 3-2, while the Niagara Purple Eagles have a 2-3 mark.

The Youngstown State Penguins sit at No. 255 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Niagara Purple Eagles sit at No. 212 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Youngstown State's No. 109-rated squad against Niagara's No. 97-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Youngstown State rates No. 77 in the country with 8.17 per game, while their foes tonight, the Niagara Purple Eagles rank No. 214 nationally with 5.17 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Betting Trends
  • Niagara is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
  • Niagara is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Youngstown State is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games
  • Youngstown State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Niagara home to Quinnipiac, Friday, December 4th
Youngstown State at Robert Morris, Wednesday, December 2nd

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