Milwaukee Panthers at Wright State Raiders Betting Prediction 12/30/19

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The Milwaukee Panthers (5-8, 0-1 Hor) travel to Ervin J. Nutter Center to take on the Wright State Raiders (11-3, 1-0 Hor). The Panthers will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Milwaukee Panthers vs. Wright State Raiders Betting Odds

In their last game, the Raiders defeated the Green Bay Phoenix, 90-84, while the Panthers were beaten by the Northern Kentucky Norse, 74-64.

Wright State dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.9 (above their season average of 31.2) and a free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.226). Green Bay recorded marks of 15.8 and 0.250, respectively, for those same stats. Milwaukee, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 17.1). Loudon Love had a good outing for Wright State, recording 22 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Te’Jon Lucas played a pivotal role for Milwaukee with 24 points.

The Raiders dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Wright State won 65-62. Wright State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 14.8). Milwaukee, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 18.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Wright State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Raiders currently rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while Milwaukee ranks 227th in defensive efficiency.

Milwaukee at Wright State Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Wright State averages 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. Milwaukee ranks 234th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
  • The Raiders rank 99th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Panthers rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • Wright State is 32nd in the nation with 5.4 steals allowed per game while Milwaukee is 51st with 5.7 steals allowed per game.
  • The Raiders rank 18th in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Panthers rank 126th (12.8).
  • Milwaukee averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. Wright State ranks 140th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
  • The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 11.3 for the season.