Youngstown State Penguins at Oakland Golden Grizzlies, Picks and Prediction for Thursday, February 12, 2026
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The Youngstown State Penguins travel to Rochester Hills, MI to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at OU Credit Union O’rena. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.
Youngstown State Penguins Analysis
Youngstown State enters this game offensively averaging about 78.0 points per game, with opponents scoring roughly 72.9 PPG against them. The Penguins shoot a solid 46% from the field and grab around 34 rebounds per game, but their assist numbers (14.1 APG) lag behind league front-runners.
Strengths
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Cris Carroll (G): Leading scorer at about 17.4 PPG, a consistent offensive engine.
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Balanced recent scoring: Youngstown State scored 85 and 88 points in two recent wins.
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Weaknesses
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Turnovers: Guard play can lead to extra possessions for opponents if care isn’t taken.
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Road performance: YSU tends to lose a step offensively away from Beeghly Center.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Analysis
Oakland has built a strong resume in conference play and sits second in the Horizon League.
Team Overview and Metrics
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PPG: 83.3
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FG%: 47%
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Rebounds: 35.6 RPG
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Assists: 15.8 APG
Strengths
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Balanced offense: Oakland has multiple scoring options, Brett Robinson (16.9 PPG) and Isaac Garrett (14.7 PPG) among them.
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Improved shooting: High field-goal and assist rates reflect quality shot creation and execution.
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Recent wins: Oakland has collected quality conference victories, including wins over NKU and Purdue Fort Wayne.
Weaknesses
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Defense: Allowing 81.1 PPG means Oakland’s defense must tighten to handle disciplined teams.
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Turnovers: A higher-tempo offense can lead to mistakes when pressured.
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Rebounding battles: While solid, they must avoid giving up second-chance opportunities.
Standout Players and Key Matchups
Youngstown State
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Cris Carroll (G): Team leader in scoring and primary offensive playmaker.
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Supporting cast: Recent games have shown scoring depth beyond Carroll.
Oakland
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Brett Robinson (G): Primary scorer and rhythm setter.
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Isaac Garrett (G/F): Balanced scorer capable of stretch production.
Youngstown State vs Oakland Prediction Reasoning
Oakland’s offensive firepower and recent rhythm give them an edge in this Horizon League matchup, especially at home in a building where they’ve posted strong results.
Final Score Projection: Oakland 83, Youngstown State 76
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