The Wright State Raiders (11-7, 6-1 Horizon League) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a six-game win streak when they host the Youngstown State Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League) on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Nutter Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 141.5.
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Wright State Cover -4.5 vs Youngstown State -112
Wright State vs. Youngstown State betting lines
- Wright State moneyline odds to win: -213
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: +175
- Spread: Wright State (-4.5)
- Total: 141.5
Wright State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Wright State owns a worse record against the spread in home games (3-3-0) than it does on the road (5-3-0).
- The Raiders have gone over the over/under in the same percentage of home games as games on the road (50%).
- Wright State has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 4-1 (.800). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 3-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Raiders’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, scoring 79.7 points per contest compared to the 79.6 they’ve averaged this season.
- Wright State has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 73.6 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 70.5 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- The Raiders’ last 10 contests have seen them make 6.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.6 makes and 36.9%.
Wright State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.3 (31st in nation) | 44.6 (233rd) | 31.1 (267th) | 28.1 (39th) | 14.7 (155th) | 11.4 (176th) |
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Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Youngstown State has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4-0 record) than on the road (.429, 3-4-0).
- Penguins games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of six) than away (five of seven) this season.
Recent trends
- The Penguins are scoring 79.9 points per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (79.7).
- Over its past 10 games, Youngstown State is allowing 70.4 points per contest, compared to its season average of 71.2 points allowed.
- The Penguins are making 0.6 fewer treys per game over their previous 10 games (9.7) compared to their season average (10.3), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.3%) compared to their season mark (35.1%).
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (134th in nation) | 43.4 (163rd) | 33.4 (155th) | 30.8 (162nd) | 14.6 (157th) | 12.6 (288th) |
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