Beeghly Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Youngstown State Penguins and the visiting UIC Flames in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Youngstown State Penguins betting line opened as 1.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
UIC Flames vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-10 and 4-10 ATS Youngstown State Penguins will face the 9-8 UIC Flames, who own a 10-4 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Youngstown State Penguins are 7-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the UIC Flames are 7-7.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Youngstown State Penguins at No. 278 and the UIC Flames at No. 163 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Youngstown State has the nation's No. 103-rated offensive output, at 76.39 PPG. The visiting UIC Flames defense ranks No. 152 allowing on average 71.82 PPG. The Penguins FG% has averaged 43.46% so far, less than the Youngstown State Flames marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.26% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flames got 11 points from Clint Robinson as UIC ran past Cleveland State 59-54 on Thursday at Wolstein Center.
The Penguins endured a 78-62 loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Thursday, despite a 18-point effort from Cameron Morse at Beeghly Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UIC home to Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Tuesday, January 17th
Youngstown State at Detroit, Monday, January 16th