It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the Wichita State Shockers (8-11, 1-6 AAC) welcome the SMU Mustangs (12-7, 4-3 AAC) to Charles Koch Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
SMU Mustangs vs. Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction
The Mustangs will be looking for similar success after topping the Tulane Green Wave in their last game, 85-75. SMU’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Tulane. The Mustangs had a rate of 11.2 (better than their season average of 14.7), while the Green Wave posted a mark of 19.6. With 29 points on 10-for-18 shooting, Jahmal McMurray was the top scorer from either team.
In the Shockers’ last game, they were blown out by the Connecticut Huskies, 80-60. Connecticut’s 0.589 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Wichita State, who had a rate of 0.369. The Huskies’ mark was above their season average of 0.525, while the Shockers’ was below their season average of 0.470. With 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Jamarius Burton was Wichita State’s leading scorer.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Wichita State in this meeting. The Shockers are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 69th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.5 percent. Meanwhile, SMU ranks 175th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.0 percent.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, the Shockers won 84-78. Wichita State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.1 vs. 25.0). SMU, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 19.5).
SMU Mustangs at Wichita State Shockers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
SMU ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Wichita State ranks 73rd (5.8).
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The Mustangs have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, SMU has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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