Kansas City Roos vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Planning on watching today’s Roos and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Wichita State being favored by -14 over Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY ROOS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kansas City Roos +14

This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Shockers.
• Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like Kansas City at +14.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Roos Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Kansas City Roos Recent Game/Games

Kansas City improved to 2-7 on the season with an 85-77 win over Bowling Green on Saturday, December 14th. The Roos were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 162 points went over the O/U line of 143.5.

After leading 46-45 at halftime, Kansas City clamped down defensively, allowing just 32 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own.

The Roos put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 59.3% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, with a two-point shooting mark of 65.6% (21/32). They also made 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12 from the line.

Javontae Campbell led the way with 27 points, shooting 64.7% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Marcus Johnson added 22 points, while Jamar Brown and Cameron Faas each hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep. Babacar Diallo and Melvyn Ebonkoli both contributed 6 rebounds, with Diallo also dishing out 6 assists.

Despite Kansas City’s defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points on 59% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (21/32).

From beyond the arc, Kansas City allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws (83%).

Does Wichita State Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Wichita State fell to 8-2 on the season after a 91-72 road loss to DePaul on Saturday. The Shockers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.

Wichita State led 47-42 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 49.

Wichita State’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 46.7% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-15 from deep, while hitting 52.8% of their two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 59.1% of their attempts, going 13-for-22 from the line.

Jacob Meyer and CJ Gunn both hit 4 threes at a 66.7% clip, with Meyer finishing with 23 points and Gunn adding 22 in just 13 minutes. Isaiah Rivera contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, making 5 of 8 threes, while Quincy Ballard and Justin Hill each chipped in 12 points, with Ballard shooting 75% from the field.

Wichita State’s defense struggled, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. The Shockers couldn’t contain the three-point line, as they allowed 17 threes on 33 attempts, also at a 51% clip.

From the free-throw line, Wichita State sent their opponents to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 76%. The Shockers gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.