The Wichita State Shockers (2-3) square off with the Rice Owls (3-3) at Charles Koch Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Rice Owls at Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction
The last time the Owls played, they were dismantled by the BYU Cougars, 105-78. BYU’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Rice. The Cougars had a rate of 7.1 (better than their season average of 11.1), while the Owls posted a mark of 15.3. Ako Adams led Rice in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting.
The Shockers were beaten by the Alabama Crimson Tide in their last matchup, 90-86. Alabama was successful at getting and making free throws. The Crimson Tide made 31 of their 33 free throws (93.9 percent), while the Shockers were 22-27 (81.5 percent). Markis McDuffie put together a solid performance for Wichita State, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The prolific offense of Wichita State will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Rice. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Shockers rank 11th in offensive efficiency, while the Owls are 279th in defensive efficiency. The Shockers figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Rice vs. Wichita State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wichita State ranks fifth in assists per game (17.8) while Rice ranks 298th in assists allowed per game (16.4).
The Shockers rank 12th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Owls rank 266th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Rice ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Wichita State ranks 232nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Shockers rank 97th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Owls rank 251st (2.3).
Wichita State ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Rice ranks 251st (7.0).
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