Wichita State Shockers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Free Prediction 11/27/19

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The West Virginia Mountaineers (5-0) will be in the Cancun Challenge – Riviera Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya when they square off against the Wichita State Shockers (6-0). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

Wichita State Shockers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Mountaineers beat the UNI Panthers 60-55, while the Shockers had no trouble getting past the South Carolina Gamecocks 70-47.

Wichita State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.201) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.491). South Carolina was 0.143 and 0.348, respectively, for those same stats. The Mountaineers, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.296 vs. 0.145), while the Panthers had a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 13.7). West Virginia’s Miles McBride had a good game, contributing 18 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Wichita State was led by Erik Stevenson, who put up 19 points and eight rebounds.

The physical West Virginia offense might be living from the foul line in this matchup. Dating back to last season, the Mountaineers rank 38th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Wichita State ranks 278th in FTA rate allowed (0.256). Moreover, the Shockers rank 38th in opponents’ effective field goal percentage (0.468), while the Mountaineers rank 314th in effective field goal percentage (0.474).

Wichita State vs. West Virginia ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Wichita State ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while West Virginia ranks 277th (8.0).
  • The Shockers rank 118th in assists per game (13.9) while the Mountaineers rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
  • Wichita State ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while West Virginia ranks 119th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4).
  • The Mountaineers rank 14th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Shockers rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
  • West Virginia averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 118th in the nation. Wichita State ranks 221st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).