The Wichita State Shockers (10-11, 3-6 AAC) will try to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the East Carolina Pirates (9-12, 2-7 AAC) at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.
Wichita State Shockers at East Carolina Pirates Free Prediction
The Shockers will be looking for a similar outcome after topping the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in their last outing, 79-68. Wichita State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Shockers had 13 offensive rebounds and 33 total rebounds, while the Golden Hurricane had five and 26, respectively. With 27 points on 11-for-20 shooting, Markis McDuffie was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Pirates took the floor, they got blown out by the Connecticut Huskies, 76-52. Connecticut’s 41.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over East Carolina, who had a mark of 20.0. The Huskies’ mark was above their season average of 33.2, while the Pirates’ was below their season average of 30.6. With 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting, K.J. Davis led East Carolina in scoring.
After the Shockers won the sole contest against the Pirates last season, 95-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Shockers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.664 vs. 0.431).
Wichita State appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Shockers rank 61st in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while East Carolina ranks 240th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.6 percent).
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College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
East Carolina ranks 47th in steals per game (7.7) while Wichita State ranks 199th (4.9).
The Shockers rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Pirates rank 274th (17.9).
Wichita State ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.3) while East Carolina ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
The Pirates average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Shockers rank 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Shockers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
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