Monmouth Hawks vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Betting on today’s Hawks 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 game is set at 155 points, and Wichita State is favored by -16.5 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.
MONMOUTH HAWKS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +16.5
This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Shockers.
- Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like Monmouth at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Hawks Lock in a Road Win?
Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games
Monmouth faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 15th, as they went on the road to take on Rutgers. The Hawks, who were +22 point underdogs, ended up losing 98-81. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 47-30 at halftime, Monmouth put up a fight in the second half, scoring 51 points while also allowing 51. The game’s total points of 179 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 148.
Monmouth’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field. They connected on 44.8% of their threes, hitting 13 of 29 attempts, while their overall effective field goal percentage was 50.7%. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% success rate.
Abdi Bashir Jr. was the standout performer, hitting 10 threes at a 58.8% clip and finishing with 38 points. Dylan Harper added 20 points and 6 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field and 3-point range. Zach Martini also contributed, hitting 4 threes and shooting 70% overall.
Monmouth’s defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 31 made baskets on 52 attempts.
From three-point range, Monmouth gave up 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws.
Is It the Shockers Game to Lose at Home?
Wichita State picked up a 79-73 win over Northern Iowa on Thursday, November 14th, in a home game. The Shockers were -7.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 152, just under the O/U line of 152.5.
Wichita State led 34-32 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Their offense stepped up after the break to secure the win, but the defense allowed Northern Iowa to keep it close.
Wichita State put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.
Jacob Hutson led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range (3/6). Corey Washington added 19 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts, while Tytan Anderson and Ben Schwieger each contributed 12 points, with Schwieger knocking down 2 of 3 from deep.
Despite Wichita State’s defensive efforts, they gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. The Shockers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Wichita State’s defense saw the opposition hit 6 of 15 three-pointers, a 40% success rate. The Shockers also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Wichita State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.