The Wichita State Shockers (8-10, 1-5 AAC) look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Connecticut Huskies (11-8, 2-4 AAC) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Wichita State Shockers vs. Connecticut Huskies ATS Prediction
The last time the Shockers played, they were defeated by the South Florida Bulls, 54-41. South Florida’s 0.360 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Wichita State, who had a mark of 0.170. The Bulls’ mark was above their season average of 0.326, while the Shockers’ was below their season average of 0.200. Markis McDuffie led Wichita State in scoring with 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
The Huskies defeated the Tulane Green Wave in their last outing, 87-71. The Huskies had a solid turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.4) and held the Green Wave to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 27.9). Jalen Adams was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 13-for-26 shooting from the field.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Wichita State offense. Wichita State ranks 256th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Connecticut forces the 51st-most turnovers in the nation (22.1 percent).
After the Shockers won both matchups against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Wichita State won 95-74. The Shockers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.7 vs. 24.2) and had a better turnover percentage (10.0 vs. 12.8).
Wichita State Shockers at Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Connecticut ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.7) while Wichita State ranks 124th (2.9).
The Huskies rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Shockers rank 92nd (21.2).
Wichita State averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. Connecticut ranks 135th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
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The Shockers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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