The Wright State Raiders (3-2) battle against the SMU Mustangs (2-3) in the Cancun Challenge – Riviera Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
SMU Mustangs vs. Wright State Raiders Free Prediction
The Mustangs are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-62 loss to the Bradley Braves in their last matchup. Bradley’s 0.559 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over SMU, who had a rate of 0.433. The Braves’ mark was above their season average of 0.512, while the Mustangs’ was below their season average of 0.520. SMU’s Jimmy Whitt Jr. played well, finishing with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Raiders’ previous game, they got blown out by the Penn State Nittany Lions, 77-59. Penn State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Wright State. The Nittany Lions had a rate of 0.670 (above their season average of 0.497), while the Raiders posted a mark of 0.453 (below their season average of 0.553). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Loudon Love had a solid performance for Wright State.
The offense of Wright State will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of SMU. Since last season, the Raiders rank 250th in offensive efficiency, while the Mustangs are 92nd in defensive efficiency. The Mustangs should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Mustangs have been among the country’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent). The Raiders, however, rank 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wright State ranks 67th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while SMU ranks 244th (14.4).
The Mustangs rank 130th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Raiders rank 240th (20.4).
SMU ranks 174th in blocks per game (3.1) while Wright State ranks 277th (2.1).
The Mustangs rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Raiders rank 107th (5.9).
Wright State ranks 149th in rebounds per game (36.0) while SMU ranks 243rd (34.0).
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