NCAA Basketball Odds: Oakland Grizzlies vs Youngstown State Penguins

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Beeghly Center Thursday as the Youngstown State Penguins look to beat the odds vs the Oakland Grizzlies in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to back the Oakland Grizzlies before tip-off in this one found them as -9-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.

Oakland Grizzlies vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 9-14 and 10-9 ATS Youngstown State Penguins will face the 15-8 Oakland Grizzlies, who own a 14-4 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Youngstown State Penguins are 13-6 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Oakland Grizzlies are 10-8.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 314-ranked Youngstown State Penguins and the No. 86-rated Oakland Grizzlies in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Youngstown State's No. 122-ranked scoring average of 74.52 PPG, against a Oakland Grizzlies defense rated No. 233 and allowing 79.09 PPG. The Youngstown State Penguins FG% has averaged 42.22% to date this season, less than the Oakland Grizzlies shooters have managed so far (45.56% per game).