Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Wright State Raiders Betting Prediction 12/03/19

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-2) will travel to the Ervin J. Nutter Center to go head-to-head with the Wright State Raiders (6-2). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Wright State Raiders ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Raiders defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 71-66, while the Hilltoppers fell to the second-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 71-54.

Wright State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.192) and a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 14.9). Miami (OH) was 0.164 and 12.7, respectively, for those same stats. Western Kentucky, on the other hand, forced Louisville into a turnover percentage of 18.7 (above their season average of 15.1). Wright State received a boost from Grant Basile, who had 17 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Charles Bassey fueled Western Kentucky with 14 points and nine rebounds.

There’s a decent chance that Western Kentucky struggles to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Wright State ranks 59th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Western Kentucky has forced the 199th-most turnovers (18.7 percent). Additionally, the Hilltoppers rank 12th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), while the Raiders rank 47th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Wright State Raiders Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Western Kentucky ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.0) while Wright State ranks 260th (2.2).
  • The Raiders rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Hilltoppers rank 121st (34.1).
  • Wright State ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Western Kentucky ranks 98th (5.9).
  • The Raiders rank 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Hilltoppers rank 302nd (18.2).
  • Wright State ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Western Kentucky ranks 161st (12.8).