The Wright State Raiders (5-6) take on the Morehead State Eagles (3-7) at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Morehead State Eagles at Wright State Raiders Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last outing, they blew out the Kentucky Christian Knights, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). With 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Malek Green led Morehead State in scoring.
The Raiders had no trouble getting past the Western Carolina Catamounts in their last game, 96-73. The Raiders had a much better free throw rate (0.345 vs. 0.175) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.655 vs. 0.492). Bill Wampler was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Eagles are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 56th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.6 percent. Meanwhile, Wright State ranks 54th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.7 percent.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Jordan Walker (0 points) has been great for the Eagles while Loudon Love (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Raiders.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Wright State Raiders Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Morehead State averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Wright State ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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