East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buccaneers versus the Shockers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -6.5 at home against East Tennessee State.

EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wichita State Shockers -6.5

This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Shockers.
• Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can East Tennessee State Grab a Win on the Road?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games

The Buccaneers dropped to 4-3 on the season after a 71-61 loss to James Madison on Tuesday. Playing as +4.5 point underdogs on the road, ETSU not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

ETSU trailed 37-27 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.

East Tennessee State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they hit only 50% of their free throws.

Quimari Peterson led the way with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% overall. Elijah Hutchins-Everett was efficient, hitting 6 of 8 shots, including 2 of 2 from deep, for 16 points and 6 rebounds in 23 minutes.

East Tennessee State’s defense allowed 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 23/50 shooting. Inside the arc, they gave up 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% shooting percentage.

From three-point range, East Tennessee State’s defense held the opposing team to 5/16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 80%. The Buccaneers allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Can the Shockers Secure a Win at Home?

Wichita State improved to 7-1 on the season with a 78-54 win over Alcorn State on Wednesday. The Shockers, who were heavy favorites at -25, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Wichita State led 39-26 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, while holding Alcorn State to 28 points after the break.

Wichita State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes (9/30).

At the line, the Shockers were solid, hitting 83.3% of their free throws (15/18). Quincy Ballard was perfect from the field, going 6/6 and grabbing 14 rebounds, while Omari Hamilton and AJ McGinnis each hit 4 threes, with McGinnis shooting 50% from deep.

Despite Wichita State’s defensive efforts, they allowed 54 points on 44% shooting from the field. The Shockers gave up 27 field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Wichita State held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts for 83%.