Wright State Raiders vs Detroit Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Betting on today’s Raiders and Titans game? Catch the action at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Wright State come into this Horizon League conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 143.5 points.

WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS VS DETROIT TITANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Titans +6.5

This game will be played at Calihan Hall at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Titans.
• Not only will Detroit pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will the Raiders Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games

The Raiders fell to 3-5 on the season after a 66-64 road loss to Oakland on Thursday. Wright State, who entered the game as +1 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread.

Wright State trailed 37-34 at halftime but held Oakland to 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Wright State’s offense in their last game was fueled by their three-point shooting, hitting 16 of 31 attempts for 51.6%. Overall, they shot 43.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%.

They struggled inside, making just 6 of 20 two-point attempts (30%). Allen Mukeba led the team with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Buru Naivalurua added 14 points and 7 boards, hitting 5 of 7 shots.

Wright State’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 23 of their 54 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 9 of 25 threes, shooting 36%. They also went 11/19 from the free-throw line, making 57% of their foul shots.

Are the Titans Ready for a Home Win?

Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games

Detroit improved to 4-5 on the season with a 79-78 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday. The Titans were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 33-31 at halftime, Detroit scored 48 points in the second half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

Detroit’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They hit 44% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 25 attempts, and went 10 for 13 from the free-throw line, shooting 76.9%.

Legend Geeter led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% overall and from three-point range. Orlando Lovejoy added 18 points and 9 assists, while Jalen Jackson contributed 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots, including a perfect 1 for 1 from three.

Detroit’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 48% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 18 of their 35 two-point attempts, good for 51%.

From beyond the arc, Detroit allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 76%. Detroit gave up 12 offensive rebounds.