In this article, we will make an Ohio State vs. Youngstown prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 11 at Value City Arena.

Youngstown State Offensive Impressed

Youngstown State’s offense certainly impressed in the first game of the season against Chicago State. Youngstown State’s offense put up 80 points, which was enough for the 20-point win. In the second half the attack scored 48 points and that was enough for a comfortable victory. Nico Galette was the top player for Youngstown State with twenty points, nine rebounds and one assist.

There were four players who scored at least eleven points, and in this game they need the offense to use a balanced attack. It will be a more difficult match, but the attack must be good. Youngstown State will next face Syracuse, Monmouth, Presbyterian, Stephen F. Austin and Western Michigan.

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 certainly made a big statement in the first game of the season against the Texas Longhorns. At halftime they led 38-31 and never looked back on the road to victory. The offense finished the game with 80 points, while the defense only gave up 72 points.

As a team, Ohio State shot 45 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep. They made 14 of their 28 shots from behind the three-point line. Bruce Thorton was the top player for Ohio State with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. Micah Parrish had a big game, also scoring 17 points, six rebounds and five assists. Outside of these four players, the next top player only had six points, and it could be helpful if a few more players stepped up. Ohio State will play Texas A&M after 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 won’t shoot 50 percent from deep again, and that will be the difference here. Look for Youngstown State’s offense to score at least 70 points, and they will cover the spread. Support Youngstown State against the spread.