Wichita State Shockers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

Betting on today’s Shockers and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN2. Wichita State is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 137.5 points.

WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +1.5

This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.
• Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Shockers Grab a Win in Lake Buena Vista?

Wichita State Shockers Recent Game/Games

Wichita State improved to 3-1 on the season with a decisive 88-63 win over Saint Louis on Friday. The Shockers, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 40-37 at halftime, Wichita State clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Saint Louis to just 26 points while scoring 48 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 155.

Wichita State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 56.5% of their two-point attempts (26/46). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 22.7% of their threes (5/22).

At the free-throw line, the Shockers were efficient, making 21 of 25 attempts (84%). Justin Hill led the team with 17 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 16.7% from three. Kalu Anya and Kellen Thames each added 15 points, with Anya shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Wichita State’s defense gave up 63 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field, with 31 made baskets on 68 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Shockers allowed 26 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. From three-point range, the opponent shot 5/22, or 22%. Wichita State also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%. The Shockers allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Will Minnesota Make it Happen at Home?

Minnesota Golden Gophers Recent Game/Games

Minnesota edged out a 68-65 win over Central Michigan on Monday, November 25th. Playing at home, the Gophers were -13.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

The game was tied 34-34 at halftime, and Minnesota outscored Central Michigan 34-31 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 133, going over the O/U line of 128.5.

In their last game, Minnesota put up 68 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 58.8% of their attempts.

Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Lu’Cye Patterson added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4%, while Ugnius Jarusevicius was perfect from deep, going 3/3 and finishing with 17 points.

Despite Minnesota’s defense allowing 65 points on 44% shooting, they couldn’t come away with the win. They gave up 24 field goals, including 10 threes on 27 attempts, as their opponents shot 37% from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, Minnesota allowed 14 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, with their opponents shooting 51%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 58%.