Fresno State Bulldogs vs Youngstown State Penguins Point Spread Picks

Upset alert! Youngstown State has won nine of 13 after knocking off Morgan State, 70-65 in the opening round of The Basketball Classic. The Penguins were fifth in the Horizon League in scoring and shooting, third from long range (.345), while the defense was sixth in points allowed, fifth in field goal defense. Youngstown State has three players scoring in double-digits with a four-guard attack while 6-8 Michael Akuchie (13.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg) is a force up front. They head to Fresno State for the quarterfinals. Fresno is a big favorite but on a 4-7 SU, 3-8 ATS run, including a 69-67 win over San Jose State as 13-point chalk and a 71-68 loss to New Mexico on this court as a double-digit favorite. Fresno was ninth in the Mountain West in points scored, dead last in three-point shooting (.324). Fresno State is also 15-30 ATS against winning teams, plus 6-16 ATS at home in all tournament games. The Bulldogs are just 7-21 straight-up the past two seasons vs. winning teams. Over the past three seasons, they are 4-15 straight-up following a home win and 9-23 after a game as a favorite. Play Youngstown State both against the spread and on the moneyline.