Wichita State Shockers (8-8) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (13-4)
January 18, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida Atlantic Owls -14; Over/Under: 153.5
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The Wichita State Shockers and FAU Owls face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Wichita State vs FAU prediction.
What A Disappointing Season for Wichita State
Wichita State comes into this game with an 8-8 record and it’s been mostly a disappointment. Wichita State has lost five games and they can’t have any confidence right now. In the last game against Memphis, Wichita State scored 86 points against Memphis but the defense was awful giving up 112 points. Wichita State on the season is averaging 74.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.2 points per game. They are averaging 63.8 shots per game which is 34th in the league. Colby Rogers has been the top player for Wichita State averaging 16.1 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field.
FAU Can’t Slip Up
FAU comes into this game with a 13-4 record overall in the American standings but if they were to lose this game, it would be a bad loss. FAU faced off against UAB in the last game and they were able to secure the 86-73 victory. Johnell Davis was the top player for FAU putting up 30 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. FAU on the season is averaging 82.4 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The defense at times has been an issue, but this is a very good offensive team. Johnell Davis has been the top player for FAU averaging 17.4 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 47.8 percent from behind the three point line.
Wichita State vs FAU Betting Prediction
Wichita State isn’t going to put up much of a fight in this game. Wichita State in the last game gave up 112 points to Memphis and they are going to really struggle again in this game. FAU is averaging 82.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Wichita State’s offense isn’t going to be keeping up, and it will be the Owls that get the job done here. Back FAU to win this game and cover the spread.
