Alcorn State Braves vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Looking to win big? The Braves and Shockers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Shockers are hosting the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this game is set at 142 points, and Wichita State is favored by -25.5 against Alcorn State in a non-conference matchup.

ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +25.5

This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Shockers.
• Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +25.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Alcorn State Make it Happen on the Road?

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

Alcorn State’s tough season continued with a 96-58 loss to Maryland on Sunday, dropping them to 0-8. The Braves, who were +33 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 48-31 at halftime, Alcorn State scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. The total points for the game were 154, exceeding the O/U line of 138.5.

Alcorn State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.8%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.

Derik Queen led the Braves with 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Selton Miguel added 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Rodney Rice contributed 12 points and 5 assists in just 14 minutes.

Alcorn State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Braves allowed 21 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 63% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47%. Alcorn State also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 87% success rate.

Can The Shockers Secure a Home Victory?

Wichita State Shockers Recent Game/Games

The Shockers’ season continued to spiral with an 88-51 loss to the Gators on Friday, dropping their record to 0-8. Wichita State entered the game as +10 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.

Wichita State trailed 37-18 at halftime and struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 51 points while scoring 33. They’ll need to regroup quickly to turn their season around.

Wichita State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points while shooting 29.8% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.1%, and they managed only 7 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.

Walter Clayton Jr. led the Shockers with 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Alex Condon contributed 17 points, going 3 for 3 from deep. Rueben Chinyelu was efficient inside, shooting 7 of 9 and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Wichita State’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 44% shooting. They allowed 35 field goals on 78 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Shockers allowed 14 threes on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also gave up 20 offensive rebounds.