Wichita State vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis (1) gets a basket on a dunk against Fairleigh Dickinson in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. Florida Atlantic defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 11:56 AM
  • Florida Atlantic (9-8) is a -15.5 point favorite vs Wichita State (4-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Wichita State / Florida Atlantic TV channel: ESPN2

The Wichita State Shockers (4-11) visit Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls (9-8) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boca Raton, FL.

Florida Atlantic is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wichita State+15.5 -115O 154.5 -115+850
Florida Atlantic -15.5 -105U 154.5 -105-1400

Wichita State vs Florida Atlantic Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Atlantic will win this college basketball game with 92.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wichita State vs Florida Atlantic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida Atlantic will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 30 games (+15.25 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 35 games (+24.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 38 games (+2.25 Units / 5% ROI)

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 3-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.2 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.35 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

Florida Atlantic Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Atlantic has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.15 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.15 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (190 assists/ 201 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State has a 27% free throw rate (278 free throw attempts/1,014 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (190 assists/ 201 TOs) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State is shooting 31% from three (318/1,014) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has an eFG% of 56% this season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Florida Atlantic has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Florida Atlantic has made 9.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Florida Atlantic has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (562 assists/ 456 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (98 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Wichita State has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (3,378 points/2,969 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Wichita State has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,187 points/1,038 shots) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Wichita State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,216/2,969) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,522 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (923/2,290) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,368/3,328) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (258/801) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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