The Wright State Raiders (7-8, 1-1 Hor) will try to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Detroit Titans (5-9, 2-0 Hor) at Calihan Hall. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Wright State Raiders at Detroit Titans ATS Prediction
In the Raiders’ last contest, they blew out the Western Carolina Catamounts, 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). With 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Bill Wampler was the game’s leading scorer.
The Titans lost to the Western Michigan Broncos in their last contest, 89-76. Western Michigan’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Detroit. The Broncos had a rate of 53.7, while the Titans posted a mark of 35.8. With 32 points on 12-for-26 shooting, Antoine Davis was Detroit’s leading scorer.
After the Raiders won both matchups against the Titans last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Wright State won 87-55. The Raiders had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 25.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.263 vs. 0.176).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Loudon Love (0 points) has been great for the Raiders while Davis (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Titans.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Detroit ranks 260th in possessions per game (68.3) and Wright State is 312th (66.8).
Wright State Raiders at Detroit Titans Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wright State ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Detroit ranks 225th (18.5).
The Raiders rank 68th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Titans rank 255th (42.2).
Detroit ranks 31st in steals per game (8.4) while Wright State ranks 157th (5.5).
The Raiders rank 68th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Titans rank 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
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The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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