The Wichita State Shockers (10-5, 5-8-1 ATS, 6-7-1 O/U) meet the UTSA Roadrunners (6-8, 4-8 ATS, 8-3-1 O/U) in an AAC clash on Saturday afternoon. The Shockers posted a win against USF on Monday. The Roadrunners were hit a home defeat against Tulsa in their previous clash. Wichita State recorded an 84-64 home win against UTSA last season.
Can UTSA end its slump and record its first conference win? Keep reading for the prediction.
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Wichita State Dealt Surprising Loss by USF
The Wichita State Shockers are seeking their second conference win of the season. Wichita State beat Minnesota of the Big Ten early in the season. They recently lost against DePaul but have now won three of its past four games. This includes a 91-85 road defeat against Temple in their AAC opener. Next, the squad was hit with a disappointing 91-72 home defeat against South Florida on Monday in a bout that the Shockers as 8.5-point favorites. The Shockers have covered the spread in one of their past five games.
Justin Hill collected 25 points in the win against Temple and only 11 points on Monday. The senior guard has issued an average of 14.6 PPG on the season. Xavier Bell has been dominant, sinking 18 or more points in five straight games. The senior guard scored 19 points on Monday and is averaging 14.3 PPG.
Corey Washington has shot at least 45% in three of his past five bouts. The junior forward has yielded 13.1 PPG. Quincy Ballard has been sharp, converting on 55% of his field goals in five straight clashes. The senior center has posted an average of 10.2 PPG and 8.2 RPG.
The Shockers are ranked 120th in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings and are 1-2 on the road including a defeat against DePaul. Wichita State is averaging 78.3 points, marking them 105th. The Shockers have conceded 74 or more in three of their past five games and are squandering an average of 75.6 points, pegging them 290th.
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UTSA Seeks First Conference Win
The UTSA Roadrunners are attempting to avoid a fourth straight defeat on Saturday. UTSA is not considered a threat in the AAC this season. The squad is playing better, issuing a 2-3 mark in their past five games. This includes a win against North Dakota and a defeat against Army. They were pelted with a road loss by Tulane in the conference opener and followed with an 82-77 home defeat against Tulsa earlier this week in a bout that had the Roadrunners as five-point favorites. The Roadrunners have covered in just one of their previous five bouts.
Primo Spears was a key player with Florida State last season. Spears has reached 20 points on eight occasions this season including a stunning 40 points on Tuesday evening. The senior guard is sporting an average of 22.4 PPG. Tai’Reon Joseph has scored double digits in three of his past five clashes. The senior guard has netted an average of 12.2 PPG on 40% shooting on the year.
Marcus Millender has shot below 40% in five straight bouts. The sophomore guard is averaging 10.2 PPG. Raekwon Horton scored at least 11 points in three of his past four games. The senior forward has reported 10.2 PPG and 6.7 RPG.
The Roadrunners are marked 268th in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings. They are solid at home where they stand at 5-1. UTSA relies on its offense. They have scored 80 or more in three of their past five bouts and are scoring an average of 79 points on the season, good for 92nd. The Roadrunners are conceding an average of 78.7 points, pegging them 332nd.
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Best Bets for Wichita State vs. UTSA
Full-Game Side Bet
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The Wichita State Shockers are shaky. They are 1-2 on the road this season and have dropped four of their past six games after an upset home loss against USF on Monday. The UTSA Roadrunners are a solid 5-1 at home.
Furthermore, the Shockers are giving up too many points which is key as UTSA relies on its scoring to win games. The Shockers have conceded an average of 78.6 points in their past five games including 91 points in two consecutive games including the surprising defeat against USF on Monday. UTSA is piling on the points, averaging 86 points in their past six games.
Full-Game Total Pick
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I expect a barrage of scoring. Wichita State is clicking, sinking an average of 78.4 points in their past five games. This includes 85 points against Temple in their first conference game. The Roadrunners are pegged 328th in field goal defense and have conceded at least 78 points in four of their past five bouts.
In addition, UTSA plays at a quick pace and can be counted on to post big numbers. They rank 26th in DI in adjusted tempo and have been a huge threat at home, scoring an average of 86 points in six home games this season. The over is 6-2-1 in the Roadrunners' past nine clashes.
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