Canisius Golden Griffins visit Youngstown State Penguins in NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Canisius Golden Griffins will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Penguins in Youngstown State at Beeghly Center on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Canisius Golden Griffins opened as 3.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Canisius Golden Griffins vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Youngstown State Penguins sport a record of 3-3 and 3-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Canisius Golden Griffins have 1-4 and 2-3 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-1 for the Youngstown State Penguins and 2-3 for the Canisius Golden Griffins.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Youngstown State Penguins at No. 221 and the Canisius Golden Griffins at No. 188 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. 54-rated offensive output, at 82 PPG. The visiting Canisius Golden Griffins defense ranks No. 201 allowing on average 76.2 PPG. The Penguins FG% has averaged 45.01% so far, more than the Youngstown State Golden Griffins marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.55% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Isaiah Reese scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Golden Griffins to a win (they lost 72-58 to Tennessee State at Koessler Center on Wednesday).

The battle between the Penguins and Titans didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Westminister College-Pennsylvania was handed a 97-67 defeat on Tuesday at Beeghly Center.

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