Milwaukee at Youngstown State 3/2/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Chris |

Last Updated: 03/02/2020 at 9:07 PM ET

The Milwaukee Panthers hit the road for a matchup with the Youngstown State Penguins, as part of the Horizon League Tournament.  The Panthers are (12-18), coming off a 73-69 loss to Youngstown State.  The Penguins are (17-14), after beating Milwaukee on the road.

In the Panthers loss to Youngstown State, Milwaukee was guided throughout the game by DeAndre Abram.  Abram collected a double-double, totaling 18 points and 12 rebounds.  The Panthers connected on 50% from the floor and 28% from 3-point distance.  Milwaukee allowed 15 offensive rebounds and committed 13 turnovers, which led to Youngstown State attempting 10 more shots from the floor. 

Darius Roy is averaging 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3 assists on the year.  Te'Jon Lucas is registering 14.6 points and 5 assists per contest.  Milwaukee is averaging 72 points, while hitting 71% of their foul shots on the year.

In the Penguins win over Milwaukee, Youngstown State was led on offense by Darius Quisenberry.  Quisenberry registered 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.  The Penguins converted on 43% from the floor and 30% from distance.  Youngstown State won the game, thanks to grabbing 15 offensive rebounds and forcing turnovers.  The Penguins trailed 32-30 at the half.     

Quisenberry is collecting 16.9 points for the Penguins this season, while also dishing out 4.2 assists.  Naz Bohannon is averaging 10.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.  Youngstown State is registering 73.5 points, while conevrting on 31.2% from distance.   

Youngstown State has had success at home this season, averaging 77 points of offense, while going 12-4 on the year at home.  Milwaukee is allowing over 74.5 points per game on the road, while posting a 4-8 record in road play.  The Panthers have dropped 5 in a row overall, but all 5 games have been by 7 or less points.  The Penguins just beat the Panthers to close out the regular season on the road.  I'll side with the Penguins, as Milwaukee is just 8-19-1 ATS on the season.  Final score prediction, Youngstown State will win and cover ATS in the 1st round of the Horizon League Tournament, 75-67.  

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