Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wright State vs Purdue Fort Wayne NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Wayne.
Wright State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Raiders and Mastodons. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mastodons at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Wright State.
Wright State vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Wright State Raiders at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- Where: Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds IPFW -5.5, WRGHT +202 | IPFW -250 O/U 156.5
Raiders Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Wright State?
Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games
Wright State improved to 10-12 on the season with a narrow 66-64 win over Robert Morris on Sunday. The Raiders were favored by 2.5 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 36-34 at halftime, Wright State’s defense stepped up, allowing just 28 points in the second half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 130 fell well below the O/U line of 153.5.
Raiders Offense Breakdown
Wright State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. They hit 50% of their threes, going 8-for-16, while struggling inside, shooting just 36.6% on two-point attempts.
Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Amarion Dickerson and Brandon Noel each added 17 points, with Dickerson shooting 54.5% overall and 50% from three.
Raiders Team Defense
Wright State's defense gave up 64 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field, hitting 23 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, they held the other team to 36% shooting, as they made 15 of 41 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Wright State allowed 8 threes on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 for 70%. Wright State gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Mastodons Preview: Can Purdue Fort Wayne Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game/Games
Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 14-8 on the season with an 81-79 road win over Milwaukee on Sunday. The Mastodons entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne turned things around in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.
Mastodons Offense Breakdown
Purdue Fort Wayne put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range, knocking down 13 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 56.7%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16 from the line.
Rasheed Bello led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Jalen Jackson contributed 22 points on 8 of 14 shooting, while Themous Fulks dished out 8 assists despite struggling with his shot, going 5 of 18 from the field.
Mastodons Team Defense
Even with Purdue Fort Wayne giving up 79 points, their defense managed to hold the opposing team to just 31% from beyond the arc, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they struggled to contain the two-point shooting, allowing 25 baskets on 47 attempts, resulting in a 53% shooting percentage.
At the free-throw line, the opposing team was perfect, hitting all 11 of their attempts. Purdue Fort Wayne also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Raiders vs Mastodons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Raiders offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 79. Wright State posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Purdue Fort Wayne has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 81 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- The last five games that Wright State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- The Mastodons have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Wright State vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Wright State +5.5 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.