It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the Wichita State Shockers (8-8, 1-3 AAC) welcome the Cincinnati Bearcats (15-3, 4-1 AAC) to Charles Koch Arena. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Cincinnati Bearcats at Wichita State Shockers Betting Prediction
The last time the Bearcats played, they beat the South Florida Bulls, 82-74. Cincinnati’s 14.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over South Florida, who had a mark of 25.8. The Bearcats’ mark was worse than their season average of 13.8, while the Bulls’ was above their season average of 19.1. With 34 points on 9-for-20 shooting, Jarron Cumberland was the top scorer from either team.
The Shockers defeated the UCF Knights in their last matchup, 75-67. The Shockers held the Knights to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 30.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.199). Markis McDuffie was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bearcats won the most recent matchup 62-61. Cincinnati had a much better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 12.9). Wichita State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (11-15; 73.3 percent).
Wichita State might struggle to score as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Cincinnati currently ranks 34th in defensive efficiency, while the Shockers rank 263rd in offensive efficiency.
Cincinnati Bearcats at Wichita State Shockers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wichita State ranks 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Cincinnati ranks 252nd (18.1).
The Bearcats rank 50th in steals per game (7.7) while the Shockers rank 177th (5.1).
Cincinnati ranks 19th in blocks per game (5.1) while Wichita State ranks 114th (3.0).
The Bearcats rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while the Shockers rank 102nd (34.2).
Cincinnati ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Wichita State ranks 69th (12.1).
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The Bearcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 14.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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