Wichita State vs SMU 2/5/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
SMU Mustangs (16-4) vs. Wichita State Shockers (11-8)
February 5, 2022 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wichita State Shockers -1 / SMU Mustangs +1; Over/Under: +137
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The SMU Mustangs and Wichita State Shockers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Charles Koch Arena. The SMU Mustangs look to build on their five-game winning streak. The Wichita State Shockers need a win after losing six of their last nine games.
The SMU Mustangs are averaging 76.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.9 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Kendric Davis is averaging 20.1 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Marcus Weathers is averaging 11.7 points and 1.8 assists. Emmanuel Bandoumel is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Nutall is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The SMU Mustangs are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The SMU Mustangs are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 67.9 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.3 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Tyson Etienne is averaging 14.4 points and 2.6 rebounds while Morris Udeze is averaging 11.1 points and 6.2 rebounds. Ricky Council IV is the third double-digit scorer and Dexter Dennis is dishing 1.6 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
The Mustangs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. The Shockers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. The under is 4-0 in Mustangs last 4 overall. The under is 4-1 in Shockers last 5 overall. The underdog is 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Wichita State Shockers are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but we’re getting a free point with the better team. The SMU Mustangs win by an average of 9.2 points on the season, and they’ve proven themselves on the road, where they win by an average of 2.9 points. SMU is also 5-2 against the spread on the road. Give me the free point.
