Wichita State vs Minnesota Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Wichita State Shockers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Here’s a Wichita State vs Minnesota Prediction. This article will include a Wichita State vs Minnesota Pick.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Cleveland State and Central Michigan, and they play Bethune-Cookman, Michigan State and Indiana next. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 64 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 57.3 points on 39 percent shooting. Dawson Garcia is averaging 22.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Lu’Cye Patterson is averaging 9.2 points and 3.5 rebounds. Parker Fox is dishing 0.7 assists and Brennan Rigsby is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are shooting 3630.8.6 percent from beyond the arc and 63 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers beat Saint Louis and Monmouth, and they play Alcorn State, East Tennessee State and DePaul next. The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 83.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Justin Hill is averaging 17.4 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Corey Washington is averaging 14.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Harlond Beverly is the third double-digit scorer and Xavier Bell is dishing 1.6 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Wichita State Shockers will win

• Wichita State has won seven of its last eight games.
• Minnesota has lost four of its last five games played at neutral venues.
• Wichita State has won the first half in 11 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Wichita State vs Minnesota Prediction

The Minnesota Golden Gophers haven’t been tested yet, and they’re not shooting the ball well out of the gate despite winning. Minnesota is also just 1-5 ATS on the season, which isn’t all that encouraging. The Wichita State Shockers are usually a tough out at home, and they’re pushing the pace offensively, which gives them the edge in this spot. If Minnesota can’t shoot the ball successfully, this game won’t be close. Give me the Shockers.