Expect a fast-paced game when the Wright State Raiders (18-4, 8-1 Hor) visit Milwaukee to play the Panthers (10-11, 5-4 Hor). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Wright State Raiders at Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers were beaten by the Cleveland State Vikings, 70-53, while the Raiders dismantled the Northern Kentucky Norse, 95-63.
Wright State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.186 (below their season average of 0.234) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.712 (above their season average of 0.508). Northern Kentucky was 0.106 and 0.424, respectively, for those same stats. Milwaukee, on the other hand, forced Cleveland State into a turnover percentage of 23.9 (above their season average of 20.1). Milwaukee’s Darius Roy played well, recording 11 points and six steals. Tanner Holden played a pivotal role for Wright State with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Love led the Raiders to an 82-70 win. He put up 16 points and nine rebounds. The Raiders’ 31.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Panthers, who had a mark of 23.5.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Milwaukee ranks 56th in possessions per game (72.3) and Wright State is 42nd (73.0). Additionally, the Raiders commit the 23rd-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the pesky defense of the Panthers causes the 55th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.3 percent).
Wright State at Milwaukee Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.5) while Milwaukee ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Panthers rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Raiders rank 76th (6.0).
- Milwaukee averages 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Wright State ranks 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9).
- The Raiders rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Panthers rank 146th (13.0).
- Wright State averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. Milwaukee ranks 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 0.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
