<p>The Penguins and Golden Grizzlies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Grizzlies will host the game at Athletics Center O'rena in Rochester, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and Oakland is favored by -4.5 vs. Youngstown State in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics Center O'rena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Have a Shot at a Win at Rochester?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Penguins dropped to 12-10 on the season after a 84-79 home loss to the Jaguars on Saturday. Youngstown State entered the game as -10.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-32 at halftime, the Penguins scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Youngstown State's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 27 attempts for a 14.8% three-point shooting percentage, but excelled inside, making 68.2% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>DeSean Goode and EJ Farmer both shot 10 of 13 from the field, with Goode hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Paul Zilinskas added 20 points and 4 assists, while Nico Galette contributed 16 points and a team-high 14 rebounds.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 68% of their two-point attempts, with the team going 30/44 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Youngstown State held the opposing team to 14% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 27 attempts. The team also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 free throws.</p><h3>Can Oakland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oakland’s season record dropped to 9-14 after an 84-75 loss to Northern Kentucky on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies were -6 favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Oakland led 40-39 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They connected on 44% of their threes, hitting 11 of 25 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 18 of 20 for 90%.</p> <p>Dan Gherezgher Jr. led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc. DQ Cole added 15 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Buru Naivalurua contributed 18 points on 54.5% shooting.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 23/51 shooting. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oakland's opponents hit 11 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 44%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws, a 90% success rate. Oakland gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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