It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Cincinnati Bearcats (14-7, 7-2 AAC) head to Wichita State to play the Shockers (17-4, 5-3 AAC). The game can be seen on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Wichita State Shockers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Shockers lost a tough one against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 54-51, while the Bearcats edged the 21st-ranked Houston Cougars, 64-62.
The Bearcats had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.432 (above their season average of 0.253) and held the Cougars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.414 (below their season average of 0.487). Wichita State, meanwhile, forced Tulsa into a turnover percentage of 23.6 (above their season average of 17.0). Wichita State’s Jaime Echenique had a good outing, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds. Tre Scott, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Cincinnati with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bearcats dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last game, Cincinnati won 66-63. Cincinnati’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Bearcats had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 9) and total rebounds (42 vs. 33). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This matchup figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the nation’s premier defenses battle. Wichita State ranks ninth in defensive efficiency (88.7) and Cincinnati is 40th (92.5). Furthermore, the Bearcats rank 280th in turnover percentage (20.7 percent), while the Shockers rank 46th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.5 percent).
Cincinnati at Wichita State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cincinnati averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. Wichita State ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Bearcats average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the NCAA. The Shockers rank 129th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- Wichita State ranks 67th in steals per game (7.5) while Cincinnati ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Shockers rank 11th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Bearcats rank 86th (11.7).
- Wichita State ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Cincinnati ranks 102nd (20.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (13.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
- The Bearcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 7.5 for the season.
