Wichita State Shockers vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Shockers versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with the Tigers being the favored team playing at home against the Shockers.

WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +5.5

This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have Missouri winning straight-up, we like Wichita State at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can the Wichita State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

So far, Wichita State has a record of 7-1 after eight games. In their last five road games, which includes last year, Wichita State has gone 2-3. Wichita State has a positive ATS record, sitting above .500 at 4-3. However, in their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

After eight games, Wichita State has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 147.3 points per game so far. In the Shockers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 152 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 5-0.

Wichita State’s offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Richmond. They achieved a 51.6% field goal percentage and went 9/17 from the free-throw line. Leading Wichita State in scoring vs. Richmond was Colby Rogers with his 19 points. Xavier Bell also added 17 points for the Shockers.

The Shockers’ defense is presently ranked 94th nationally, allowing an average of 68.6 points per contest. Against Richmond in their most recent game, the Wichita State defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Richmond to hit 51% of their shots.

Will Missouri Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Missouri enters their game against Wichita State with a 6-2 season record. In their previous ten home games, including last year, Missouri has a 7-3 record at home. Thus far, Missouri holds a 2-6 record vs. the spread heading into today’s game. Specifically, the Tigers are 2-0 on the road ATS while struggling at home with an 0-6 mark vs. the spread.

Missouri’s games have, on average, featured 141.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-6-0. Their average over/under line is currently 151.1 points so far. When looking at the Tigers’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 141 points per game.

The Missouri offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Pittsburgh. Overall their field goal percentage was 45% while connecting on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Tigers was Sean East with 21 points, while Noah Carter also chipped in with 13 points.

Missouri’s defense has been playing well, ranking 69th nationally, with 66.6 points allowed per game. Missouri’s three-point defense is currently 69th in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.6% of their shots vs. Missouri.