Richmond Spiders vs Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Looking to win big? The Spiders 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 141.5 points, and the Shockers are the home favorites against the Spiders in a non-conference matchup.

RICHMOND SPIDERS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wichita State Shockers -2.5

This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Shockers.
• Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Does Richmond Have A Chance at Charles Koch Arena?

After five games, Richmond’s record stands at 3-2. If they win today, Richmond will have a .500 road record, which currently sits at 0-1. Richmond has a current ATS record of 3-2 heading into today’s game. Over their last five games, the team holds a 3-1 ATS record.

Looking at their over/under performance through five games, Richmond has an over/under record of 2-2-1, with their games averaging 141.8 points per game on average. The Spiders’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 77 points per game.

Richmond finished with 90 points in their game against Queens (NC). This total surpasses their season-average of 79.2 points per game. For the season, the Richmond offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 50%. So far, they have hit 57% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.3 made three’s per contest.

The Spiders’ defense is presently ranked 34th nationally, allowing an average of 63.5 points per contest. Richmond’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Queens (NC) offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 61 points.

Will Wichita State Find a Way to Win at Home?

After defeating Norfolk State 80-67 in their previous game, Wichita State’s overall record now stands at 5-1. In their last ten games at home, including those from last year, Wichita State has a record of 7-3. As of today’s game, Wichita State holds a 3-3 against the spread (ATS) record. When playing away, the Shockers are 1-2 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-1 ATS.

Up to this point, games involving Wichita State have had an average of 147.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-2-0. Looking at the Shockers’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-1 with their games averaging 82 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Wichita State offense ended with 80 points against Norfolk State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.3% and made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Shockers was Kenny Pohto with 25 points, while Quincy Ballard also chipped in with 13 points.

At this time, the Shockers’ defense is positioned 92nd in the country, permitting 68.7 points per game. Wichita State’s three-point defense is currently 56th in the country at 6.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 32.1% of their shots vs. Wichita State.