<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State is favored by -5.5 in this Horizon League conference contest against IU Indy. The game's over/under currently sits at 142 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corteva Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Penguins Secure a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Youngstown State improved to 8-5 on the season with a 73-64 win over Detroit on Sunday. The Penguins were -14.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, which was right on the O/U line.</p> 
<p>Youngstown State took control early, leading 38-23 at halftime. However, they allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Youngstown State managed to put up 73 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with two-point shooting at 41.9% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29).</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 23 points, while EJ Farmer added 16, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Gabe Dynes was efficient, shooting 80% (4/5) from the field. The Penguins also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (22/60). They limited two-point shots to 41% (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Penguins allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts (31%). Their opponent also went 20/32 from the free-throw line (62%).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Jaguars?</h3><h3>IU Indy Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jaguars dropped to 2-10 on the season after an 88-81 road loss to the Panthers on Sunday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, they kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After a 35-35 first half, the Jaguars scored 46 points in the second half but allowed 53. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Jaguars put up 81 points, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 57.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Themus Fulks led the way with 26 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% from the field. Sean Craig added 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Kentrell Pullian contributed 20 points, making 4 of 7 threes, while Paul Zilinskas chipped in 21 points despite shooting just 2 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the IU Indy Jaguars couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 88 points on 53% shooting. The Jaguars struggled to defend inside, allowing 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars held their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. The Jaguars also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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