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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Shockers vs. SMU
- (9-9) Wichita State Shockers vs. SMU Mustangs (7-12)
- Date: Sunday, January 22nd
- Time: 3:00 ET
- Venue: Moody Coliseum, Dallas
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Shockers +103 | Mustangs -127
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Wichita State +1.5 | SMU -1.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 134.0
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Wichita State Shockers
Hoping to build on their 9-9 overall record, Wichita State squares off with SMU. Out of 5 road games this season, Wichita State has a record of 2-3.
Having been the underdog in 9 games, Wichita State has gone 3-6 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +1.5 underdogs on the spread.
Wichita State currently has a record of 2-4 in American Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-5.
Coming into the game, Craig Porter Jr is the team leader in scoring, averaging 12.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Jr is grabbing 5.9 rebounds and adding 3.8 assists.
Wichita State’s second-leading scorer is Jaykwon Walton, who has hit 50.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.4 points per game.
Shockers Offense
On offense, Wichita State is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 68.5 points per game. This figure places them just 288th in college basketball. Wichita State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 58.19% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 412th in overall field goal percentage at 40.1%. When the Shockers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Wichita State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.0 per contest, placing them just 442nd in college basketball.
Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 37.0 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.9 offensive boards per game.
SMU Mustangs
Hoping to build on their 7-12 overall record, SMU squares off with Wichita State. Currently, SMU has been the home team 11 times, sitting with a record of 5-6.
Getting ready to play for the 8 times as the favorite, SMU has gone 5-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Mustangs come into this game as -1.5 point favorites.
SMU currently has a record of 2-4 in American Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 5-8.
Coming into the game, Zhuric Phelps is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Phelps is grabbing 3.6 rebounds and adding 2.5 assists.
SMU’s second leading scorer is Zach Nutall, who has hit 41.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.7 points per game.
Mustangs Key Stats
The Mustangs’ offense heads into the game ranked 103rd in the NCAA at 74.4 points per contest. SMU’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.43% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 186th in overall field goal percentage at 44.4%. When the Mustangs have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, SMU is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.9 per contest, placing them just 446th in college basketball.
Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 37.5 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 9.5 offensive boards per game.
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Wichita State vs. SMU CBB Betting Trends
- First, Wichita State is 1-3-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Shockers are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Wichita State is 4-4-2 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 5-5 SU.
- At this point, Shockers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-1-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Mustangs are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-1-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Wichita State Shockers vs. SMU Mustangs CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Wichita State Shockers +1.5
Heading into this matchup between the SMU Mustangs and Wichita State Shockers we have a strong lean on taking the points with Wichita State at +1.5. Both teams are going to come into this game looking to get up looks from outside, as they are both average team’s in terms of 3-pointers made per game.
Look for Wichita State to benefit from facing another squad looking to turn this into a 3-point shooting contest. When looking at the line, we see tremendous value in taking the Wichita State Shockers at +1.5. Go ahead and lock this bet in before tip-off.
Free Wichita State vs. SMU CBB Betting Pick: Wichita State ATS
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