Youngstown State vs. IU Indianapolis betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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The Youngstown State Penguins (14-9, 8-4 Horizon League) are at home in Horizon League play against the IU Indianapolis Jaguars (7-16, 3-9 Horizon League) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The Penguins are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 146.

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Youngstown State vs. IU Indianapolis betting lines

  • Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: -641
  • IU Indianapolis moneyline odds to win: +459
  • Spread: Youngstown State (-10.5)
  • Total: 146

Youngstown State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Youngstown State sports a worse record against the spread when playing at home (3-5-0) than it does in road games (6-5-0).
  • The Penguins have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (37.5%) than road tilts (27.3%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Youngstown State has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.625) compared to road games (1.000).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Penguins have been scoring 78.2 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 76 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • The past 10 games have seen Youngstown State allow 1.8 more points per game (72.5) than its season-long average (70.7).
  • The Penguins’ last 10 contests have seen them make 10 three-pointers per game while shooting 34% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 8.6 makes and 31%.

Youngstown State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-11-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-14-1 (Home: 3-4-1; Away: 3-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43 (277th in nation) 41.7 (89th) 34 (95th) 32.8 (273rd) 13.9 (167th) 11.6 (212th)

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IU Indianapolis statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • IU Indianapolis has performed better against the spread on the road (7-4-0) than at home (3-4-0) this year.
  • Jaguars games have finished above the over/under 57.1% of the time at home (four of seven), and 63.6% of the time away (seven of 11).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Jaguars have a better winning percentage at home (.200, 1-4 record) than away (.100, 1-9).

Recent trends

  • The Jaguars have fared worse offensively in their previous 10 games, generating 70.7 points per contest, 3.5 fewer points their than season average of 74.2.
  • IU Indianapolis has played worse defensively over its previous 10 games, allowing 78.7 points per contest, 4.1 more points than its season average of 74.6.
  • The Jaguars are sinking 9.7 three-pointers per contest over their past 10 games, which is 0.5 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (10.2). Additionally, they own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (35.5%) compared to their season average from downtown (36.3%).

IU Indianapolis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 8-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-9-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-15 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.5 (296th in nation) 45.7 (295th) 31.5 (235th) 30.5 (145th) 13.6 (189th) 11 (144th)
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