College hoops betting interest focuses on the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers vs Youngstown State Penguins battle Thursday at Beeghly Center as the Penguins look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers were listed as -8-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers vs Youngstown State Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Youngstown State Penguins sport a record of 3-11 and 2-8-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers have 8-7 and 5-8 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-5 for the Youngstown State Penguins and 5-8 for the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers.
The Penguins - Panthers odds would favor the Panthers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Youngstown State is rated No. 305 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Wisconsin-Milwaukee is at No. 192.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers rank No. 221 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 33.8 per game. That compares with Youngstown State’s No. 123 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Youngstown State is college basketball's No. 206-ranked team at 6.64 per game, while the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers rate No. 150 with 7.53 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jeremiah Bell scored 18 points leading the Panthers to a 87-79 victory over Detroit at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday.
Youngstown State got 22 points from Braun Hartfield en route to a 80-77 victory over Cleveland State on Monday at Wolstein Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Cleveland State, Saturday, January 6th
Youngstown State at Wisconsin-Green Bay, Saturday, January 6th