The Southern Methodist Mustangs will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Wichita State Shockers at Moody Coliseum-Dallas in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Wichita State Shockers were listed as -6.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Wichita State Shockers vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Southern Methodist Mustangs are 16-12 overall and 8-13-2 ATS, while the Wichita State Shockers are 22-5 and 12-13 ATS. As for the betting totals, Southern Methodist boasts a 11-12 on the OU, and Wichita State is 16-9.
The Mustangs - Shockers odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Southern Methodist is rated No. 55 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Wichita State is at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Methodist's No. 202-ranked scoring average of 70.5 PPG, against a Wichita State Shockers defense rated No. 112 and allowing 70.89 PPG. The Southern Methodist Mustangs FG% has averaged 44.88% to date this season, less than the Wichita State Shockers shooters have managed so far (48.31% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Shockers grabbed a 93-86 win over the Green Wave on Wednesday, behind a 25-point effort from Shaquille Morris at Charles Koch Arena.
Southern Methodist got 20 points from Jahmal McMurray en route to a 77-58 victory over East Carolina on Wednesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
- Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wichita State's last 5 games
- Wichita State is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wichita State's last 6 games on the road
- Southern Methodist is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Southern Methodist is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Southern Methodist is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Southern Methodist is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Wichita State at Central Florida, Thursday, March 1st
Southern Methodist at Houston, Wednesday, February 28th
