Wichita State vs Monmouth Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Wichita State vs Monmouth prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 18th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 3-0 this year after they defeated Northern Iowa by a score of 79-73 in their last game. Wichita State led 34-32 at halftime and they added 45 points in the second half for the win. The Shockers shot 42.9% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Corey Washington led Wichita State with 19 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Shockers defeated Montana State by a score of 89-69 and Western Kentucky by a score of 91-84 in their first two games. Wichita State has scored 86.3 points per game and has allowed 75.3 points against per game, while also averaging 41.7 rebounds and 13 assists per game this season. Justin Hill is averaging 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, while Wichita State is shooting 46.5% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 37% on three pointers this year. 

Monmouth Hawks Betting Preview

The Monmouth Hawks are 0-4 this season after they lost to Rutgers by a score of 98-81 in their last game. Monmouth trailed 47-30 at halftime, but they did score 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Hawks shot 40.8% from the field, 44.8% on three pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Abdi Bashir Jr. led Monmouth with 38 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hawks lost to NIU, Temple, and Michigan State to start the season. Monmouth has scored 69.5 points per game and they have allowed 90.3 points against per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game this season. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 23.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Monmouth is shooting 33.7% from the field, 81.6% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this year. 

Why Wichita State will cover

• Wichita State has won each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at Charles Koch Arena.
• Monmouth has lost each of its last six night games.
• Monmouth has lost the first half in 19 of its last 20 night games against non-Conference opponents.

Wichita State vs Monmouth Prediction 

Monmouth comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but they will be on the road and are pretty big underdogs here. The Hawks are allowing over 90 points against per game this year and they are shooting just 33.7% from the field. Wichita State has started the season with three wins, but only one has been by more than 16 points. The Shockers have been very strong offensively to start the year and they should have another huge day here. Take Wichita State at home.