Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers try to run the Youngstown State Penguins off the court at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers as -8.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Youngstown State Penguins vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Youngstown State Penguins will look to cover the spread vs the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers on Thursday, as the Penguins are 8-9-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Panthers are 7-13 ATS. Youngstown State is 10-8 against the total, while Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 9-11 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 256-ranked Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers and the No. 127-rated Youngstown State Penguins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Wisconsin-Milwaukee has the nation's No. 224-rated offensive output, at 69.05 PPG. The visiting Youngstown State Penguins defense ranks No. 255 allowing on average 82.38 PPG. The Panthers FG% has averaged 44.77% so far, more than the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Penguins marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.23% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Penguins blew out IUPUI on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 85-62 win at Beeghly Center.
Brock Stull scored 17 points leading the Panthers to a 66-61 victory over Wright State at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday.
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