It will be a showdown between two sensational offenses when the Wright State Raiders (10-3) meet the Green Bay Phoenix (5-8) at Ervin J. Nutter Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Wright State Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Raiders beat the Toledo Rockets 79-72, while the Phoenix barely escaped the Northern Illinois Huskies 85-84.
The Phoenix knocked down 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.579 (above their season average of 0.533). The Raiders, meanwhile, made 22 of their 28 free throws (78.6 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.3 vs. 28.3). Wright State was led by Tanner Holden, who put up 27 points and 17 rebounds. JayQuan McCloud, meanwhile had a good outing for Green Bay, recording 32 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Raiders edged out the Phoenix in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three contests. In the most recent game, Wright State won 66-54. Wright State’s 0.321 free throw rate was their largest strength over Green Bay, who had a mark of 0.096. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Wright State currently ranks 39th in possessions per game (74.0) and Green Bay is 14th (76.9). Also, the Phoenix, who rank 264th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.195), will clash against the Raiders, who rank sixth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.137).
Green Bay Phoenix at Wright State Raiders Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wright State ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (9.3) while Green Bay ranks 207th (16.2).
- The Phoenix rank 44th in steals per game (8.5) while the Raiders rank 87th (7.2).
- Green Bay ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Wright State ranks 63rd (2.9).
- The Raiders average 41.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. The Phoenix rank 208th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- Wright State ranks 114th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Green Bay ranks 232nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 1.5 for the season.
