Who's Playing

Detroit @ Youngstown State

Current Records: Detroit 10-11; Youngstown State 15-10

What to Know

The Youngstown State Penguins are 3-10 against the Detroit Titans since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Friday. Youngstown State and Detroit will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET at Beeghly Physical Education Center. The Penguins are out to keep their four-game home win streak alive.

Youngstown State netted a 78-71 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Detroit strolled past the Robert Morris Colonials with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the contest 79-62.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Youngstown State is expected to win a tight contest. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Their wins bumped the Penguins to 15-10 and the Titans to 10-11. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Beeghly Physical Education Center -- Youngstown, Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The Penguins are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Titans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Penguins as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Detroit have won ten out of their last 13 games against Youngstown State.

  • Jan 30, 2021 - Detroit 77 vs. Youngstown State 72
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Detroit 78 vs. Youngstown State 75
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Youngstown State 76 vs. Detroit 72
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Youngstown State 69 vs. Detroit 67
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Youngstown State 72 vs. Detroit 70
  • Dec 28, 2018 - Detroit 78 vs. Youngstown State 66
  • Feb 16, 2018 - Detroit 94 vs. Youngstown State 84
  • Jan 12, 2018 - Detroit 93 vs. Youngstown State 91
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Detroit 90 vs. Youngstown State 80
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Detroit 87 vs. Youngstown State 71
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Detroit 92 vs. Youngstown State 79
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Detroit 94 vs. Youngstown State 92
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Detroit 96 vs. Youngstown State 87