Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Princeton vs Wright State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Conway.
Princeton vs Wright State Prediction
Looking to win big? The Tigers and Raiders face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Princeton is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152 points.
Princeton vs. Wright State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Princeton Tigers at Wright State Raiders
- Where: Conway at The HTC Center
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds PRNCE -6.5, PRNCE -312 | WRGHT +245 O/U 152
Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Pull Off a Road Win?
Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 68-57 win over Merrimack on Sunday. Princeton, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win.
After trailing 35-33 at halftime, Princeton's defense stepped up, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 of their own. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the O/U line of 137.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Princeton's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. They hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 22 attempts, and shot 59.3% on two-point shots.
Adam Clark led the Tigers with 24 points, while Caden Pierce added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Dalen Davis contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range.
Tigers Team Defense
Princeton's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made baskets on 56 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Princeton limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 30 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8 shots.
Raiders Preview: Can The Raiders Secure a Home Victory?
Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games
Wright State dropped to 0-1 this season after an 86-77 loss to Toledo on Wednesday. The Raiders were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.
Wright State trailed 41-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 45. Despite a strong offensive effort after the break, the Raiders couldn’t slow down Toledo’s offense enough to make a comeback.
Raiders Offense Breakdown
Wright State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.2%, with a strong 56.9% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%).
Brandon Noel led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the floor. Sonny Wilson added 20 points, connecting on 77.8% of his shots, while Isaiah Adams contributed 18 points, hitting 66.7% from deep.
Raiders Team Defense
Wright State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field. The Raiders couldn't contain the two-point attack, as the other team hit 59% of their shots inside the arc, going 26/44.
From three-point range, Wright State allowed 6 threes on 13 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 69%. On the boards, Wright State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Tigers vs Raiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Princeton has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 79 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Wright State has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 81 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Raiders have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Wright State posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Princeton vs Wright State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Wright State +6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.