The Milwaukee Panthers (12-6, 5-2 Horizon League) host the Youngstown State Penguins (11-7, 6-2 Horizon League) after winning nine straight home games. The Panthers are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which begins at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 146.5.
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Milwaukee Cover -5.5 vs Youngstown State -110
Milwaukee vs. Youngstown State betting lines
- Milwaukee moneyline odds to win: -235
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: +190
- Spread: Milwaukee (-5.5)
- Total: 146.5
Milwaukee statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Milwaukee has a better record against the spread when playing at home (3-3-0) than it does in away games (3-6-0).
- The Panthers have exceeded the total in a higher percentage of games at home (66.7%) than games on the road (22.2%).
- At home, Milwaukee has won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 6-0 (1.000). When playing on the road, it is 2-2 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Panthers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 76.8 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 78.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- Milwaukee has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 67.7 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 70.7 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2024-25 season.
- During their last 10 contests, the Panthers are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (6.0), while shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (28.7% compared to 29.7% season-long).
Milwaukee betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 6-0; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (129th in nation) | 44.0 (221st) | 38.1 (ninth) | 27.2 (17th) | 13.0 (244th) | 13.1 (310th) |
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Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Youngstown State has been better against the spread away (6-3-0) than at home (3-3-0) this year.
- Penguins games have finished above the over/under 33.3% of the time both at home (two of six) and on the road (three of nine) this year.
Recent trends
- The Penguins are putting up 75.8 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 1.3 more than their average for the season (74.5).
- While Youngstown State is giving up 69.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 68.5 points per contest.
- In their past 10 games, the Penguins are making 9.8 threes per game, 1.2 more than their season average (8.6). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (34.5%) compared to their season average (31.5%).
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-11-1 (Home: 2-3-1; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 4-2; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.1 (305th in nation) | 41.0 (61st) | 33.5 (134th) | 33.3 (291st) | 13.4 (216th) | 11.6 (196th) |
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