Wright State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis reacts after a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against YOungstown State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2024, 11:21 AM
  • Wright State (11-14) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy (8-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Wright State / Detroit Mercy TV channel: ESPN+

The Wright State Raiders (11-14) visit Calihan Hall to take on the Detroit Mercy Titans (8-20) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

Wright State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Wright State vs. Detroit Mercy Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Wright State vs. Detroit Mercy Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wright State-11.5 -110O 159.5 -110-800
Detroit Mercy +11.5 -110U 159.5 -110+550

Wright State vs Detroit Mercy Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wright State will win this college basketball game with 89.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wright State vs Detroit Mercy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Detroit Mercy will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wright State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+9.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Wright State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+8.65 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wright State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.35 Units / 15% ROI)

Wright State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wright State has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.85 Units / -9.13% ROI
  • 19-5 when betting the Over for +13.5 Units / 49.18% ROI
  • 5-19 when betting the Under for -15.95 Units / -57.89% ROI

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 7-20 record against the spread this college basketball season (-15 Units / -48.7% ROI).

  • 1-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.25 Units / -87.24% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.6% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.35 Units / -10.88% ROI

Wright State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State has averaged 1.43 points per shot (2,149 points/1,501 shots) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Wright State is shooting 54% (807/1,501) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State is shooting 54% (807/1,501) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wright State has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy is shooting 27% from three (145/529) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy is shooting 41% (581/1,427) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,612 points/1,427 shots) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy has averaged 64.5 points per game (1,612 points/25 games) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Wright State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wright State has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (580 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Wright State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (352 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wright State has allowed 81.4 points per game (2,035 points/25 games) this season — tied for 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Wright State has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (741/1,566) this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has averaged 19.0 defensive rebounds per game (476 rebounds/25 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,219 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Detroit Mercy has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,219 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Detroit Mercy has allowed opponents to shoot 44% from three (44/101) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%


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