The Milwaukee Panthers (9-21, 4-13 Hor) welcome the Wright State Raiders (18-12, 12-5 Hor) to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena as the regular season finishes up. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Wright State Raiders vs. Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Panthers fell to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 65-55, while the Raiders lost a winnable game to the Green Bay Phoenix, 70-67.
Wright State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 30.6) while Milwaukee did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (7-7; 100.0 percent). Milwaukee rallied around Vance Johnson, who finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. Loudon Love, meanwhile had a solid performance for Wright State, finishing with 21 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Love led the Raiders to a 56-54 win. He registered a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Wright State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Raiders had 12 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Panthers had five and 30, respectively.
Milwaukee could have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Panthers currently rank 268th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while Wright State ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.197).
Wright State Raiders at Milwaukee Panthers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Milwaukee ranks 218th (36.5).
- The Raiders rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Panthers rank 66th (5.7).
- The Raiders rank 87th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while the Panthers rank 267th (26.4).
- Wright State ranks 30th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Milwaukee ranks 169th (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average).