Monmouth Hawks vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Monmouth vs Wichita State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Wichita.

Monmouth vs Wichita State Prediction

The Hawks and Shockers are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Shockers will host the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 155 points, with Wichita State being favored by -16.5 over Monmouth.

Monmouth vs. Wichita State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Monmouth Hawks at Wichita State Shockers
  • Where: Wichita at Charles Koch Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Betting Odds WICHST -16.5, MONM +933 | WICHST -1844 O/U 155

Hawks Preview: Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games

The Hawks fell 98-81 to Rutgers on Friday, November 15th. Monmouth was a +22 underdog going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 47-30 at halftime, Monmouth scored 51 points in the 2nd half, matching Rutgers' output. The game’s total points reached 179, exceeding the O/U line of 148.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Monmouth's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field. They hit 44.8% from beyond the arc, knocking down 13 threes, and finished 90.9% from the free-throw line.

Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 38 points, hitting 10 of 17 threes at 58.8%. Dylan Harper added 20 points and 6 assists, while Zach Martini contributed 18 points, shooting 57.1% from deep.

Hawks Team Defense

Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 59% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts (20/32).

From beyond the arc, Monmouth's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who hit 11 of 20 threes for 55%. They also sent the opposition to the line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate.

Shockers Preview: Will Wichita State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Wichita State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 79-73 win over Northern Iowa on Thursday. The Shockers were -7.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 152 fell just short of the 152.5 O/U line.

Wichita State led 34-32 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. They’ll look to tighten up defensively as they continue their season.

Shockers Offense Breakdown

Wichita State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 6 of 15 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for a 79.2% rate.

Jacob Hutson led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% from three (3/6) and adding 3 assists. Corey Washington contributed 19 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts, and grabbed 6 rebounds. The Shockers also pulled down 14 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists as a team.

Shockers Team Defense

Despite Wichita State's defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Shockers gave up 21 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Wichita State allowed 6 three-pointers on 15 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, 79% overall.

Hawks vs Shockers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Monmouth has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
  • Through their last ten home games, Wichita State has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 68 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
  • As the betting favorite, the Shockers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

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