Youngstown State Penguins vs. Louisville Cardinals Betting Prediction 11/10/19

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The fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals (1-0) get their home schedule underway at KFC Yum! Center against the Youngstown State Penguins (1-0). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Youngstown State Penguins vs. Louisville Cardinals ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cardinals beat the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 87-74, while the Penguins easily got past the Thiel College Tomcats 101-53.

Youngstown State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.3 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571. Thiel College put up marks of 26.8 and 0.356, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Louisville dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.159 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.611. Miami (FL) was 0.058 and 0.507, respectively, for those same stats. Louisville received a boost from Jordan Nwora, who had 23 points and 12 rebounds. Darius Quisneberry led the way for Youngstown State, recording 16 points and six assists.

The aggressive Louisville offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. Since the 2018-19 season, the Cardinals rank 59th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Youngstown State ranks 303rd in FTA rate allowed (0.269).

Youngstown State Penguins at Louisville Cardinals ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Louisville, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Youngstown State ranks 108th in steals per game (6.7) while Louisville ranks 291st (4.5).
  • The Cardinals average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 153rd in the NCAA. The Penguins rank 216th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
  • Youngstown State blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. Louisville ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Cardinals rank 45th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Penguins rank 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • Youngstown State averages 27.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Louisville ranks 149th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).