The No. 6 Wichita State Shockers (6-1) square off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-2) at Charles Koch Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, and will air on ESPN Full Court.
Wichita State is a 19-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 149 points.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction
The last time the Jackrabbits played, they were blown out by the Missouri State Bears, 73-53. Missouri State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over South Dakota State. The Bears had a rate of 34.4 (below their season average of 38.0), while the Jackrabbits posted a mark of 23.1 (below their season average of 29.3). Tevin King led South Dakota State in scoring with 13 points on 3-for-6 shooting.
The Shockers beat the No. 16 Baylor Bears in their last matchup, 69-62. Wichita State held the Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.534). Baylor, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 16.6). With 11 points and seven assists, Wichita State’s Landry Shamet put together a good outing.
Wichita State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. Since last season, the Shockers rank sixth in offensive efficiency, while South Dakota State ranks 311th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, second chance points could be few and far between for the Jackrabbits. They rank 254th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 27.5 percent, while the Shockers have been ninth-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent).
South Dakota State comes into the game with records of 5-2 straight up (SU) and 4-3 against the spread (ATS). Of the Jackrabbits’ 7 games, four have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Wichita State is 6-1 SU and 3-2 ATS. Unlike South Dakota State, games involving the Shockers have typically gone under the projected point total (60.0 percent).
The Shockers won the lone contest against the Jackrabbits last season, 89-67. The Shockers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 20.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 19.5).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Wichita State ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (10.2) while South Dakota State ranks 239th (14.4).
The Jackrabbits rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Shockers rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Wichita State ranks 74th in blocks per game (4.1) while South Dakota State ranks 244th (2.4).
The Shockers rank fifth in rebounds per game (41.8) while the Jackrabbits rank 152nd (36.2).
Wichita State ranks 162nd in steals per game (6.2) while South Dakota State ranks 277th (5.0).
