Florida Atlantic Owls (18-5) vs. Wichita State Shockers (10-13)
February 11, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wichita State Shockers +7.5; Over/Under: +149.5
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The FAU Owls will play the Wichita State Shockers in an AAC game on Sunday afternoon at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. FAU has won seven of their last eight games, while Wichita State has lost two of their last three. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the FAU vs Wichita State prediction.
FAU Preview
The FAU Owls are 18-5 (8-2) this year after they lost to UAB in overtime by a score of 76-73 in their last game. FAU led 39-32 at halftime, but they only scored 28 points in the second half and lost in overtime. The Owls shot 33.8% from the field and they made 10 three pointers in the game. FAU had won their previous seven games, scoring at least 85 points in five of them. The Owls are scoring 83 points per game with 38.6 rebounds per game and 15.1 assists per game, while allowing 71.8 points against per game this year. Johnell Davis is averaging 18.8 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. FAU is shooting 48% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season.
Wichita State Preview
The Wichita State Shockers are 10-13 (2-8) this season after they defeated UTSA by a score of 84-64 in their last game. Wichita State led 44-24 at the half and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 40 points in the second half. The Shockers shot 43.7% from the field and were +8 in rebounding margin in the game. Wichita State lost to Memphis by a score of 65-63 and Tulsa by a score of 79-68 in the two games prior to UTSA. The Shockers are scoring 72.9 points per game with 40.2 rebounds per game and 11.7 assists per game, while giving up 73 points against per game this season. Colby Rogers is averaging 15.5 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. Wichita State is shooting 44.5% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this year.
FAU vs Wichita State Betting Prediction
FAU comes into this matchup in second place in the AAC standings and they are coming off of a road loss to UAB last time out. The Owls are 8-2 in conference play and they are scoring 83 points per game. Wichita State has not had much luck in conference play, but they have played slightly better in their last five games. The Shockers beat UTSA and SMU, while only losing by two points against Memphis and ECU. I know FAU is ranked and they have 18 wins, but I like Wichita State in this game. FAU has been in a good amount of close games this year and I am taking Wichita State with the points here.
