YOUNGSTOWN ST PENGUINS @ CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS

Youngstown State opens with another road test

Youngstown State is playing its third consecutive road game after splitting its first two: a 79–71 win at St. Bonaventure and an 89–65 loss at Ohio State.

Holmstrom showed second-half scoring potential

Linus Holmstrom scored 21 of his team-high 26 points after halftime in Youngstown State’s season-opening win, providing a second-half scoring option.

Chippewas bring a comeback win into the matchup

Central Michigan erased a 14-point second-half deficit at Louisiana-Monroe and closed with seven of the final nine points to win its opener.

Youngstown State’s recent scoring leaders

Japhet Moupadele scored 16 points off the bench and Dom Aekins added 13 in the loss at Ohio State; both set career scoring highs, according to Youngstown State.

Availability and lineup details remain unclear

The available official preview does not identify injuries or confirm starters; the game is Tuesday, November 10 at McGuirk Arena on ESPN+.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Central Michigan moneyline, price-dependent

Consider Central Michigan moneyline around -140 or better; available odds vary by book.

Over only if the total stays near 151.5

Lean over 151.5 only if the total stays near that number; available listings range from 151.5 to 152.5.

Pass on the spread until a reliable line is posted

Pass on the spread until a reliable line is posted; accessible listings are inconsistent or lack a standard sportsbook number, so do not treat prediction-market thresholds as a conventional spread.