Western Michigan vs Youngstown State Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 11/26/2024 at 11:00 PM ET

Western Michigan at Youngstown State 11/27/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 11/27/2024, 7:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: YST -9.5 ; O/U 141.5

Western Michigan vs Youngstown State Prediction

The Western Michigan Broncos will be on the road Wednesday with the game in Youngstown, OH against the Youngstown State Penguins. Western Michigan has two wins and four losses on the year coming into Wednesday following a four-point loss to South Dakota in their last outing. Offensively the Broncos have been mediocre this season averaging 72.5 points per game on 41.7% shooting from the floor. Defensively Western Michigan has held their own allowing 69.8 points per game but gave up eighty points in their loss to South Dakota last time out. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

JaVaughn Hannah leads Western Michigan this season averaging 12 points per game. Markhi Strickland averages 11.8 points and big man Owen Lobsinger averages 11.3 points and adds a team high 7.5 rebounds per game. Donovan Williams is 4th on the roster averaging 10.5 points per game . Marquese Josephs averages 3.8 points in the team leading 2.2 assists per game.

The Youngstown State Penguins will be at home Wednesday with two wins and four losses on the year having dropped four of the last five including two in a row following a 7 point loss last time out. Offensively Youngstown State has struggled this season scoring just 65.5 points on 36.3% shooting for the floor. Defensively the Penguins have been mediocre allowing 73 points per game overall but have given up 65.5 points per game in their last two outings despite the two losses.

Nico Galette leads the Youngstown State offense this season averaging 14.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Ty Harper is averaging 12.2 points and EJ Farmer chips in 12 points per game. Jason Nelson averages 4.4 points and adds a team leading 3 assists per contest.

Western Michigan vs Youngstown State Pick Analysis

Both teams have had troubles coming into this matchup but Youngstown State will have the edge. The Penguins will be in front of their home fans and will use their strengths in this matchup. Take Youngstown State to end their recent skid Wednesday afternoon as they get the win and cover at home against Western Michigan. Final Score Prediction, Youngstown State Penguins win and cover 74-61.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Youngstown State vs Western Michigan

Youngstown State Penguins -9.5

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