The Youngstown State Penguins (12-5, 4-2 Horizon) meet the Detroit Mercy Titans (6-11, 2-4) Thursday at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Youngstown State vs. Detroit Mercy odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Penguins hit triple digits last time out, routing hapless IUPUI 105-74 as 22-point favorites Saturday. The Penguins have won 5 of the past 6 games overall while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings.
The Titans put up a good fight last time out on Sunday, falling 78-76 in overtime at Northern Kentucky as 6-point underdogs. However, UDM is just 1-6 across the last 7 games overall and 2-4 ATS in its last 6 outings.
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