Youngstown State
Penguins
1-1
Spread
+3.5
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Youngstown State Penguins vs Central Michigan Chippewas Predictions
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:00pm EST
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Central Michigan
Chippewas
2-0
Spread
-3.5
50%
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Spread
Youngstown State Penguins +3.5
Central Michigan Chippewas -3.5
Moneyline
Youngstown State Penguins +140
Central Michigan Chippewas -166
Total
Over 152.5 (-108)
Under 152.5 (-112)
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Central Michigan vs. Youngstown State Prediction: Chippewas Have the Early Edge
Analysis updated November 10, 2026 at 7:51 AM CST
Central Michigan brings a 2-0 record and Phat Phat Brooks' efficient scoring into Tuesday's home game, while Youngstown State is opening its season with three straight road contests.
Central Michigan's early edge
Youngstown State University Athletics reports that Central Michigan is 2-0 after beating Alma 93-50. Phat Phat Brooks entered Tuesday averaging 17.5 points on 70.6% shooting. That early production helps explain why the Chippewas are 3.5-point home favorites at McGuirk Arena.
Youngstown State is 1-1 and playing its third consecutive road game to begin the season. The Penguins lost 89-65 at Ohio State on Nov. 6, although Japhet Moupadele scored 16 points off the bench and Dom Aekins added 13.
Prediction and betting view
Central Michigan is the more likely winner, but two games against different opponents don't establish a reliable gap between these teams. No confirmed starters or injury information is available, which makes the Chippewas' -166 moneyline and 3.5-point spread difficult to justify.
The total is 152.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. One 93-point performance against Alma isn't enough to support a total wager, so the betting lean is Pass.
Pick
Central Michigan Chippewas
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass