Youngstown State vs. Georgia Southern, Picks and Prediction, Monday, November 24, 2025

Youngstown State (2-3, 0-0 Horizon) will be trying to pick up the win when they visit John Hurst Adams Gymnasium on Monday night to face Georgia Southern (3-3, 0-0 Sun Belt) in the Jacksonville Classic at 6:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Penguins vs. Eagles prediction. Need a buzzer-beater? Our College Basketball Picks are game winners!

The Penguins are coming off a 92-75 loss to Toledo as one-point underdogs. The Eagles are coming off a 98-72 loss to Florida State as 18.5-point underdogs.

This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Youngstown State Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak

The Penguins followed up their two-game winning streak with losses to St. Bonaventure and Toledo. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their third win in five games when they play on Monday.

Youngstown State averages 76 points per game. They’ve made 47 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers.

Cris Carroll leads the Penguins with 14.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Vlad Salaridze averages 13 points and four rebounds per game, while Imanuel Zorgvol averages 10 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Youngstown State is giving up 82.8 points per game. Opponents have made 51.1 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Georgia Southern Going For Fourth Win In Six Games

The Eagles followed up their three-game winning streak with losses to Georgia Tech and Florida State. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their fourth win in their last six games when they play on Monday.

Georgia Southern averages 85.5 points per game. They’ve made 43.3 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.

Spudd Webb leads the Eagles with 15.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Nakavieon White averages 13.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Tyren Moore averages 11.7 points and 2.5 assists per game.

Georgia Southern is giving up 86.8 points per game. Opponents have made 46.4 percent of their field goals and 30 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Youngstown State vs. Georgia Southern Picks

Point Spread Pick for Youngstown State vs. Georgia Southern

• Youngstown State Penguins -5.5 (4 Units)

The Penguins have the edge here because they’re playing better offensively, scoring more than 81 points per game in their last three games while making over 48 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 73 percent of their free throws during that span, while the Eagles made less than 70 percent of theirs. They rebound the ball well and grab more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball and won’t give up many easy-scoring opportunities. The Eagles aren’t very good defensively, and they’re giving up more than 88 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Penguins. Go with Youngstown State to cover the spread.

Over/Under Pick for Youngstown State vs. Georgia Southern

• Over 156 (4 Units)

The Penguins average 76 points per game. They play at the 233rd-fastest pace in the nation, averaging 71.2 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 86.8 points per game. The Eagles average 85.5 points per game. They play at the 14th-fastest pace in the nation, averaging 80.9 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 82.8 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.