The Oakland Golden Grizzlies hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the point spread at Beeghly Center against the Youngstown State Penguins.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in this one, their betting line was listed as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Youngstown State Penguins are 7-20 overall and 10-13-1 ATS, while the Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 16-10 and 7-16 ATS. As for the betting totals, Youngstown State boasts a 13-11 on the OU, and Oakland is 11-12.
The Penguins - Golden Grizzlies odds would favor the Golden Grizzlies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Youngstown State is rated No. 151 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Oakland is at No. 117.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Youngstown State's No. 108-ranked scoring average of 75.37 PPG, against a Oakland Golden Grizzlies defense rated No. 239 and allowing 78.31 PPG. The Youngstown State Penguins FG% has averaged 42.95% to date this season, less than the Oakland Golden Grizzlies shooters have managed so far (45.45% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Grizzlies got 28 points from Kendrick Nunn as Oakland ran past Detroit 87-78 on Friday at Athletics Center O'Rena.
The Penguins grabbed a 84-80 win over the Jaguars on Saturday, behind a 28-point effort from Cameron Morse at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Cleveland State, Friday, February 16th
Youngstown State at Detroit, Friday, February 16th