Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Charles Koch Arena Wednesday as the Wichita State Shockers look to beat the odds vs the Southern Methodist Mustangs in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Wichita State Shockers as -8-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wichita State Shockers sport a record of 15-2 and 7-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Southern Methodist Mustangs have 12-6 and 5-7-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-8 for the Wichita State Shockers and 6-7 for the Southern Methodist Mustangs.
The Shockers - Mustangs odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Wichita State is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Southern Methodist is at No. 41.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Wichita State's No. 20 nationally ranked offense (84.94 points per game) against a Southern Methodist Mustangs defense that sits as the No. 5 at 61.06 PPG. The Wichita State Shockers have been averaging 49.14% from the field, more than the Mustangs have managed so far this season (46.52% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Malik Milton scored 25 points in a futile effort to lead the Mustangs to a win (they lost 66-64 to Temple at Moody Coliseum-Dallas on Wednesday).
The Shockers got 16 points from Landry Shamet as Wichita State ran past Tulsa 72-69 on Saturday at Reynolds Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Methodist home to Tulane, Saturday, January 20th
Wichita State at Houston, Saturday, January 20th