SMU Mustangs (13-6) vs. Wichita State Shockers (8-11)
January 28, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wichita State Shockers +4.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The SMU Mustangs and the Wichita State Shockers meet in college basketball action from the Charles Koch Arena on Sunday. Who emerges on top in this AAC tilt? Let’s dive in and find out with our SMU vs. Wichita State Prediction.
SMU Team Preview
The SMU Mustangs come into this game looking to rebound from a 68-66 loss to North Texas last time out. Zhuric Phelps leads the Mustangs in scoring with 14.7 PPG along with 4.5 RPG and 2.3 APG while Chuck Harris has 13.1 PPG and 3.5 APG this season as SMU’s only other double digit scorer so far this season. Samuell Williamson has 9.1 PPG with a team-high 7.4 RPG to lead SMU on the glass while B.J. Edwards has a team-high 3.6 APG this season. As a team, SMU is averaging 75.7 PPG on 45.7% shooting from the field, 34.7% from three And 69% from the foul line this season.
Wichita State Team Preview
The Wichita State Shockers come into this one looking to snap an eight-game losing streak after a 54-52 loss to East Carolina last time out. Colby Rogers leads the Shockers in scoring with 15.5 PPG along with 3.6 RPG while Xavier Bell has 12.1 PPG this season. Kenny Pohto has 10.4 PPG with 6.7 RPG while Harlond Beverly has 10.3 PPG with a team-high 3.3 APG to lead the Shockers in assists while rounding out the group of double digit scorers for the Shockers this season. Dalen Ridgnal also has 7.9 PPG and a team-high 7.2 RPG to lead Wichita State on the glass this season. As a team, Wichita State is averaging 72.9 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field, 31% from three and 67.7% from the foul line this season.
SMU vs. Wichita State Prediction
I’m on SMU here. The Mustangs are just the far better team and Wichita State pretty much looks like a lost cause at this point. The offense is horrendous and the defense can’t do enough to make up for that lack of scoring. SMU is the much better defense here and should have no issues slowing down the Shockers on their way to a win and cover here.
