The Wichita State Shockers (10-11, 3-6 AAC) and the East Carolina Pirates (9-12, 2-7 AAC) battle at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Shockers will attempt to snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.
Wichita State Shockers vs. East Carolina Pirates Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pirates lost big to the Connecticut Huskies, 76-52, while the Shockers beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 79-68.
The Shockers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.5, had a phenomenal mark of 38.2, while the Golden Hurricane had a turnover percentage of 24.2 (above their season average of 16.6). East Carolina, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 18.1). K.J. Davis had a good game for East Carolina, recording 13 points. Markis McDuffie played a pivotal role for Wichita State with 27 points and seven rebounds.
The Shockers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 95-60. The Shockers’ 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Pirates, who had a mark of 20.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Wichita State in this showdown. The Shockers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 61st in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.8 percent. Meanwhile, East Carolina ranks 240th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.6 percent.
Wichita State at East Carolina Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- East Carolina ranks 47th in steals per game (7.7) while Wichita State ranks 199th (4.9).
- The Pirates average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Shockers rank 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Shockers rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Pirates rank 274th (17.9).
- Wichita State ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.3) while East Carolina ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
- The Shockers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 2.0 for the season.
