A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-2) when they meet the Youngstown State Penguins (4-3) at McGuirk Arena. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Chippewas were beaten by the DePaul Blue Demons, 88-75, while the Penguins easily got past the Westminster (PA) Titans, 93-67.
Youngstown State played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 14.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.423). Westminster (PA) had marks of 23.9 and 0.458, respectively, for those same stats. Central Michigan, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent). Rob Montgomery had a solid game for Central Michigan with 17 points and nine rebounds. Youngstown State rallied around Darius Quisenberry, who contributed 15 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Chippewas won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 100-94. One of Central Michigan’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 44 trips to the line, while Youngstown State went just 19 times.
Central Michigan could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. Since the 2018-19 season, the Chippewas rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while Youngstown State ranks 312th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Penguins rank 26th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while the Chippewas rank 292nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).
Youngstown State Penguins at Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Youngstown State ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Central Michigan ranks 296th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
- The Chippewas average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. The Penguins rank 225th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Central Michigan ranks 23rd in steals per game (8.4) while Youngstown State ranks 108th (6.8).
- The Penguins rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Chippewas rank 227th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Youngstown State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 122nd in the NCAA. Central Michigan ranks 247th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
