Ohio State vs Youngstown State Prediction 11-11-24 College Basketball Picks
Youngstown State (0-0) vs. Ohio State (1-0)
November 11, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio State -18.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Youngstown State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 11th, at the Value City Arena.
Youngstown State Offense Impressed
Youngstown State’s offense was sure impressed in the first game of the season against Chicago State. Youngstown State’s offense put up 80 points, and that was enough for the 20-point victory. In the second half, the offense scored 48 points, and that was enough for a comfortable victory. Nico Galette was the top player for Youngstown State putting up 20 points, nine rebounds, and one assist.
There were four players that put up at least 11 points, and in this game, they are going to need the offense to use a balanced attack. It’s going to be a tougher matchup but the offense is going to need to be good. Youngstown State will take on Syracuse, Monmouth, Presbyterian, Stephen F. Austin, and Western Michigan after this one.
Why Youngstown State Will Cover Against Ohio State
- Youngstown State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
What a Win for Ohio State
Ohio State sure made a big statement in the first game of the season against the Texas Longhorns. At halftime, they were up 38-31 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. The offense ended the game with 80 points while the defense gave up only 72 points.
As a team Ohio State shot 45 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep. They hit 14 of their 28 shots from behind the three-point line. Bruce Thorton was the top player for Ohio State putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Micah Parrish had a big game also putting up 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Outside of those four players the next top player had only six points, and having a few more players step up could be helpful. Ohio State will play against Texas A&M following this game.
Ohio State vs Youngstown State Prediction
I think Ohio State will probably come away with a win here, but Youngstown State is going to find a way to keep this game close. Ohio State is a good shooting team but they aren’t going to be shooting 50 percent from deep again, and that is going to be the difference here. Look for Youngstown State’s offense to score at least 70 points, and they will cover the spread. Back Youngstown State against the spread.
