The South Dakota Coyotes (5-2) and the Youngstown State Penguins (2-4) go head-to-head at Sanford Pentagon. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. South Dakota Coyotes Free Preview
In the Penguins last matchup, they lost to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 71-64. Youngstown States Cameron Morse put together a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting. Southern Miss forced the Penguins into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 13.9). Youngstown State, meanwhile, held the Golden Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 23.0).
The Coyotes are trying to rebound after their 63-62 loss to the Northern Colorado Bears in their last outing. With 14 points and 13 rebounds, Tyler Hagedorn played well for South Dakota. Northern Colorado held the Coyotes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.344 (below their season average of 0.570). South Dakota, meanwhile, forced the Bears into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 15.4).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that features two of the nations more up-tempo teams. South Dakota ranks 53rd in possessions per game (72.6) and Youngstown State is 10th (75.8) since last season.
Both of these teams have a tendency to go over the O/U total. Games including Youngstown State have finished over 66.7 percent of the time, while South Dakota games have gone over 66.7 percent of the time. Looking at straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records, the Coyotes have a significant advantage. They are 5-2 SU and 3-0 ATS, while the Penguins are 2-4 SU and 0-3 ATS.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. South Dakota Coyotes Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Youngstown State, ATS Winner – Youngstown State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Coyotes rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Penguins rank 131st (6.0).
- Youngstown State ranks 154th in blocks per game (3.3) while South Dakota ranks 215th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- South Dakota ranks 65th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Youngstown State ranks 316th in rebounds allowed per game (40.2).
- The Coyotes rank 124th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Penguins rank 302nd (16.6).
- Youngstown State ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while South Dakota ranks 241st (19.2).
