It will be a meeting between two great offenses when the Green Bay Phoenix (10-13, 5-5 Hor) take on the Wright State Raiders (19-4, 9-1 Hor) at Resch Center. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Wright State Raiders vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Phoenix lost to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 71-62, while the Raiders beat the Milwaukee Panthers, 65-61.
The Raiders made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and held the Panthers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 31.6). Green Bay, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 13.1). Green Bay’s Amari Davis had a solid performance, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Wright State rallied around Loudon Love, who contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Love led the Raiders to a 90-84 victory. He recorded a double-double with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Wright State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Raiders had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 23) and total rebounds (50 vs. 29).
There should be plenty of transition action in this battle that showcases two of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Green Bay ranks 12th in possessions per game (75.5) and Wright State is 43rd (73.0). Moreover, the Raiders rank 31st in offensive efficiency (110.6), while the Phoenix rank 319th in defensive efficiency (107.2).
Wright State at Green Bay Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wright State averages 41.3 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the country. Green Bay ranks 266th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- The Phoenix rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Raiders rank 69th (3.0).
- Green Bay ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Wright State ranks 68th (5.8).
- The Raiders rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Phoenix rank 232nd (14.8).
- Wright State ranks 96th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while Green Bay ranks 248th (25.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 11.5 for the season.
