Horizon League opponents meet when the Youngstown State Penguins (13-9, 7-4 Horizon League) host the Wright State Raiders (11-11, 5-6 Horizon League) at Beeghly Center, beginning at 6:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The Raiders are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is 147.5.
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Youngstown State Cover -2.5 vs Wright State -108
Youngstown State vs. Wright State betting lines
- Youngstown State moneyline odds to win: -132
- Wright State moneyline odds to win: +110
- Spread: Youngstown State (-2.5)
- Total: 147.5
Youngstown State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Youngstown State has a worse record against the spread at home (3-4-0) than it does in road games (6-5-0).
- When playing at home, the Penguins exceed the total 28.6% of the time (two of seven games). They’ve hit the over in 27.3% of games on the road (three of 11 contests).
- Youngstown State has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 4-3 (.571). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 4-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Penguins have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 76.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.1 points more than the 75.5 they’ve scored this season.
- Youngstown State has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 70.3 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 70 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
- During their past 10 outings, the Penguins are making 1.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.6 compared to 8.5 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (33% compared to 30.9% season-long).
Youngstown State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 5-14-1 (Home: 2-4-1; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 4-3; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.8 (281st in nation) | 41.1 (65th) | 34.3 (87th) | 32.9 (275th) | 13.8 (176th) | 11.6 (212th) |
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Wright State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Wright State is 5-3-0 at home against the spread (.625 winning percentage). Away, it is 3-6-0 ATS (.333).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Raiders’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, four of eight) than away (55.6%, five of nine).
- The Raiders’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .286 (2-5).
Recent trends
- The Raiders have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, compiling 76.5 points per contest, 0.5 fewer points their than season average of 77.
- While Wright State is surrendering 73.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 76.7 points per contest.
- In their previous 10 games, the Raiders are draining 8.1 threes per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (8.3). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (36.5%) compared to their season average (37.7%).
Wright State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 10-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.5 (27th in nation) | 44.6 (249th) | 32.1 (198th) | 31.5 (199th) | 14.8 (111th) | 11 (141st) |
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