Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup

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

Wichita State vs Western Kentucky Prediction

Looking to win big? The Shockers and Hilltoppers face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Hilltoppers are hosting the game at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Western Kentucky is favored by -1 vs. Wichita State.

Wichita State vs. Western Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wichita State Shockers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Where: Bowling Green at E. A. Diddle Arena
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds WKENT -1, WICHST -107 | WKENT -114 O/U 153.5

Shockers Preview: Can The Shockers Secure a Road Victory?

Wichita State Shockers Records

Wichita State finished last season with a 14-19 overall record, including a 7-14 mark in AAC play. At home, they posted a 10-8 record, with an average scoring margin of +1.4 points per game. On the road, they went 4-11, with an average margin of -4.3 points per game.

Against the spread, the Shockers were 13-19, and they were 8-8 ATS when favored. They were favored in 16 games, going 11-5 straight-up. As underdogs, they went 3-14 straight-up and 5-11 ATS. Their average over/under line was 146.5 points, and they had a 15-18 O/U record, with their games averaging 145.4 points.

Shockers Offense Breakdown

Wichita State averaged 72.8 points per game last season, ranking 35th in possessions per game with 66.3. They shot 44% from the field, placing 204th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 269th. The Shockers made 6.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which ranked 289th.

Corey Washington, who averaged 16.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game last season, returns as a key player for the Shockers. AJ McGinnis, who averaged 13.2 points per game, also returns to bolster Wichita State's offense.

Shockers Team Defense

Wichita State allowed 73.1 points per game last season, ranking 205th in the country. Opponents shot 31.6% from three-point range against them, placing the Shockers 172nd nationally in three-point defense. They also gave up 17.1 made free throws per game, ranking 116th in that category.

On the defensive side, Wichita State averaged 6.3 steals per game, ranking 204th nationally. They were more effective in blocking shots, averaging 4.2 per game, which placed them 69th in the country.

Hilltoppers Preview: Can the Hilltoppers Lock in a Home Win?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Records

Western Kentucky finished last season with a 19-11 overall record, going 11-8 in Conference USA play. At home, they posted a 12-4 record with an average scoring margin of +7.4 points per game. On the road, they went 7-7, with a +1.9 points per game margin.

Against the spread, the Hilltoppers matched their overall record at 19-11, going 11-8 as the favorite and 8-3 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 15-15, with their games averaging 153.4 points per game, compared to an average line of 151 points.

Hilltoppers Offense Breakdown

Western Kentucky averaged 80.6 points per game last season. They ranked 83rd in both possessions per game (68.5) and field goal percentage (46%). Their effective field goal percentage was 52% (142nd), and they shot 52% on two-pointers (119th). The Hilltoppers made 6.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 241st, and shot 34% from beyond the arc (229th). They attempted 20.1 threes per game (264th) and made 15.1 free throws per game (94th).

Don McHenry, who averaged 15.2 points, 2.4 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game last season, returns for the Hilltoppers. Braxton Bayless also returns after averaging 11.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game.

Hilltoppers Team Defense

Western Kentucky allowed 74.1 points per game last season, ranking 233rd in the nation. Opponents shot 29.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Hilltoppers 88th in three-point defense. They also gave up 19.1 free throw attempts per game, ranking 205th in that category.

Western Kentucky averaged 7.7 steals per game, ranking 66th in the country. They also blocked 3.2 shots per game, ranking 206th nationally.

Shockers vs Hilltoppers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Shockers have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-5-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last ten home contests, the Hilltoppers offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 77. Western Kentucky posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Shockers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hilltoppers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.