The Wichita State Shockers (21-14), 4.5-point underdogs, meet the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (19-15) in the NIT at Assembly Hall. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 139 points and it will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Wichita State Shockers at Indiana Hoosiers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Hoosiers edged the Arkansas Razorbacks 63-60, while the Shockers were victorious over the Clemson Tigers 63-55.
The Shockers held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.302 (below their season average of 0.513) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 27.5). The Hoosiers, on the other hand, held the Razorbacks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 28.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.294 (above their season average of 0.229). Indiana rallied around Devonte Green, who recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jaime Echenique led the way for Wichita State, finishing with 18 points.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Shockers games, with 18 unders compared to 16 overs. Wichita State holds records of 21-14 straight up (SU) and 20-14-1 against the spread (ATS).
Just over half of Hoosiers games have also finished under the O/U total. Additionally, Indiana owns records of 19-15 SU and 16-18 ATS.
Indiana appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers rank 69th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while Wichita State is 323rd in effective field goal percentage (0.470). Furthermore, the Shockers rank 278th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.207), while the Hoosiers rank 30th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.186).
Wichita State Shockers at Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Indiana ranks 268th (19.4).
- The Shockers rank 47th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Hoosiers rank 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- Wichita State averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 138th in the nation. Indiana ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Hoosiers average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 38th in the country. The Shockers rank 203rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Indiana ranks 127th in steals per game (6.4) while Wichita State ranks 256th (4.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (9.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Shockers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 1.8 for the season.
