Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline - Sunday, February 4, 2024 - Betsperts (2024)

The Youngstown State Penguins (17-6, 9-3 Horizon League) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they visit the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (14-8, 5-6 Horizon League) at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The game airs on ESPN+.

Sunday’s matchup between the Penguins and the Mastodons features the Penguins as 5-point favorites. A 153.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Odds

Point Spread for Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with bookmakers listing Youngstown State as the favorite.

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Youngstown State has -218 odds to pick up the win, while Purdue Fort Wayne is listed at +180 to claim victory.

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 153.5 points.

Game Time and How to Watch

• Game Day: Sunday, February 4, 2024
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Arena: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Betting Trends

In Youngstown State’s 19 games this season, it has 12 wins against the spread. The Penguins have come away with 11 wins in the 12 contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season. Youngstown State has hit the over in 45% of its opportunities this year (nine times in 20 games with a set point total).

In Purdue Fort Wayne’s 20 games this season, it has 10 wins against the spread. The Mastodons have won 42.9% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-4). Purdue Fort Wayne’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under 11 times in 20 opportunities (55%).

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Key Players to Watch

Youngstown State

DJ Burns leads his team in rebounds per contest (9.4), and also averages 11.5 points and 2.6 assists. At the other end, he posts 1.0 steal and 0.8 blocked shots. Ziggy Reid paces his team in points per game (14.5), and also puts up 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists. At the other end, he delivers 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots. Brett Thompson is tops on the Penguins at 4.1 assists per game, while also averaging 3.1 rebounds and 12.4 points. Brandon Rush averages 12.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Purdue Fort Wayne

The Mastodons receive 13.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Anthony Roberts. Jalen Jackson gives the Mastodons 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He also posts 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. The Mastodons get 13.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Quinton Morton-Robertson.

What you need to know about the Youngstown State Penguins

Youngstown State has compiled a 9-3-0 ATS record in conference action so far this year. On offense, the Penguins are putting up 82.0 points per game (26th-ranked in college basketball). They are giving up 68.9 points per contest at the other end of the court (102nd-ranked). Youngstown State has been thriving when it comes to rebounding this year, ranking best in the nation in boards per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().

The Penguins are scoring 88.2 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 12.9 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (75.3). Youngstown State is draining 9.2 threes per game (36th-ranked in college basketball). It has a 34.8% shooting percentage (146th-ranked) from downtown. The Penguins are ceding 6.0 treys per game (75th-ranked in college basketball). They are allowing opponents to shoot 35.4% (278th-ranked) from downtown.

The Penguins have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their past 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Youngstown State has hit the over five times. In its last 10 games, Youngstown State has been putting up 82.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 82.0 it has scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Youngstown State’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has given up 70.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 68.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.

What you need to know about the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

In Purdue Fort Wayne’s 11 chances this year in Horizon League action, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times. On offense the Mastodons are the 28th-ranked squad in the country (81.8 points per game). On defense they are 160th (71.0 points allowed per game). On the glass, Purdue Fort Wayne is best in the nation in rebounds ( per game). It is best in rebounds conceded ( per game).

At home the Mastodons are putting up 87.9 points per game, 14.3 more than they are averaging away (73.6). In 2023-24 Purdue Fort Wayne is 24th-best in the nation in 3-point makes (9.5 per game), and it ranks No. 91 in 3-point percentage (35.8%). Giving up 5.9 3-pointers per game and conceding 31.6% from downtown, the Mastodons are 66th and 62nd in college basketball, respectively, in those categories.

The Mastodons are 3-6-1 against the spread and 3-7 overall in their past 10 games. In its past 10 contests, Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the over five times. Over its last 10 games, Purdue Fort Wayne is putting up 75.8 points per game, compared to its season average of 81.8. The Mastodons are surrendering 75.4 points per contest over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 71.0 points allowed.

Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction & Pick

Our pick to win this contest is Youngstown State, and we predict that Purdue Fort Wayne will cover the spread (Youngstown State -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 153.5 points.

How to bet Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

You can bet on Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne at every legal online sportsbook. For more college basketball odds, including moneylines, spreads, over/under totals, check out the latest NCAA lines as well as our guide to the best college basketball betting sites.

And if you wanted to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Youngstown State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator.

Not sure what a parlay is? Or even how to bet on college basketball? Check out our complete guide to sports betting.