The Youngstown State Penguins (8-5, 2-1 Horizon League) are heavily favored (by 11.5 points) to extend a six-game home win streak when they host the Detroit Mercy Titans (5-7, 2-1 Horizon League) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 147.5 in the matchup.
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Youngstown State Cover -11.5 vs Detroit Mercy -109
Youngstown State vs. Detroit Mercy betting lines
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: -725
- Detroit Mercy moneyline odds to win: +507
- Spread: Youngstown State (-11.5)
- Total: 147.5
Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Youngstown State has a better record against the spread (2-1-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (3-3-0).
- The Penguins have eclipsed the total in a lower percentage of games at home (33.3%) than games on the road (66.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Youngstown State has an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to when playing on the road (1.000).
Last season stats
- With 76.4 points scored per game and 71.9 points conceded last season, the Penguins were 107th in the nation offensively and 176th defensively.
- With 33.5 rebounds per game and 32.1 rebounds allowed, Youngstown State was 84th and 239th in college basketball, respectively, last year.
- At 13.8 assists per game last year, the Penguins were 158th in the nation.
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (68th in nation) | 42.7 (139th) | 32.3 (228th) | 30.3 (147th) | 14.7 (172nd) | 13.7 (324th) |
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Detroit Mercy statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Detroit Mercy has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1-0 record) than on the road (.750, 6-2-0).
- Titans games have finished above the over/under less often at home (zero times out of two) than away (five of eight) this season.
Last season stats
- The Titans ranked 331st in the nation last season with 67.1 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 292nd with 75.9 points allowed per contest.
- Detroit Mercy was 72nd in college basketball with 33.7 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 233rd with 32.0 rebounds allowed per contest.
- Looking at assists, the Titans dished out just 10.8 assists per contest (13th-worst in college basketball).
Detroit Mercy betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-3-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (312th in nation) | 43.9 (207th) | 36.3 (60th) | 32.8 (274th) | 12.6 (301st) | 11.4 (167th) |
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