The Wichita State Shockers (15-13, 8-8 AAC) close out their home schedule at Charles Koch Arena against the East Carolina Pirates (10-18, 3-13 AAC). Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
East Carolina Pirates at Wichita State Shockers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Shockers defeated the SMU Mustangs, 67-55, while the Pirates lost to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 91-78.
Wichita State played a nearly perfect contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 32.4) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 15.1). SMU put up marks of 25.0 and 16.4, respectively, for those same stats. East Carolina, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 17.1). Wichita State was led by Markis McDuffie, who recorded 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaac Fleming played a key role for East Carolina with 20 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Samajae Haynes-Jones led the Shockers to a 65-49 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points. Wichita State out-rebounded East Carolina. The Shockers had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 20) and total rebounds (46 vs. 27).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Wichita State in this contest. The Shockers rank 62nd in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent), while East Carolina ranks 277th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
East Carolina Pirates at Wichita State Shockers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while East Carolina ranks 289th (17.8).
- The Pirates rank 84th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Shockers rank 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Wichita State ranks 115th in assists per game (13.8) while East Carolina ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Pirates rank 40th in steals per game (7.7) while the Shockers rank 228th (4.6).
- Wichita State ranks 68th in rebounds per game (37.4) while East Carolina ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pirates’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 6.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
