The SMU Mustangs (12-7, 4-3 AAC) will be at Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers (8-11, 1-6 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
SMU Mustangs vs. Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Shockers got blown out by the Connecticut Huskies, 80-60, while the Mustangs were victorious over the Tulane Green Wave, 85-75.
The Mustangs forced 16 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.512). Wichita State, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (12-14; 85.7 percent). Jamarius Burton was a key piece for Wichita State with 16 points. Meanwhile, SMU was led by Jahmal McMurray, who had 29 points.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Shockers won 84-78. Wichita State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Shockers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 15) and total rebounds (41 vs. 23). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Wichita State figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Shockers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 69th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.5 percent. Meanwhile, SMU ranks 175th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.0 percent.
SMU Mustangs at Wichita State Shockers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – SMU, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- SMU ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Wichita State ranks 161st (35.3).
- The Shockers average 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 136th in the country. The Mustangs rank 185th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Wichita State ranks 155th in assists per game (12.9) while SMU ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Mustangs rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Shockers rank 132nd (3.7).
- SMU ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Wichita State ranks 73rd (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Shockers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
