Wichita State (13-10) vs UTSA (10-13)
February 12, 2025 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Wichita State -6.5 — Over/Under: 151.5
In this article, we will formulate a UTSA vs Wichita State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners are 10-13 (4-7) this year after they lost to East Carolina by a score of 80-79 in their last game. UTSA led 40-33 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Roadrunners shot 49.2% from the field, 36.4% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Marcus Millender led UTSA with 21 points and three rebounds, while Raekwon Horton added 15 points and four assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Roadrunners lost to Tulane by a score of 61-60 but did beat North Texas by a score of 54-50 before that. UTSA has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently ninth in the AAC standings with a 4-7 record. UTSA has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 77.3 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Primo Spears is averaging 20.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Marcus Millender is averaging 13.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. UTSA is shooting 42.6% from the field, 81.7% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers are 13-10 (3-7) this season after they defeated South Florida by a score of 75-70 in their last game. Wichita State trailed 36-32 at halftime, but they scored 43 points in the second half for the win. The Shockers shot 39.3% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 82.8% on free throws in the game. Xavier Bell led Wichita State with 26 points and five rebounds, while Quincy Ballard added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Shockers defeated Charlotte by a score of 66-58 but did lose to North Texas by a score of 58-54 before that. Wichita State has won two games in a row and they are currently 10th in the AAC standings with a 3-7 record. Wichita State has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Corey Washington is averaging 13.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 45.4% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 30.1% on three-pointers this season.
Why Wichita State will beat UTSA
- UTSA has lost each of its last five night games following a home loss.
UTSA vs Wichita State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the bottom of the American standings, but Wichita State will be at home for this game. The Shockers have won two games in a row, both of which came on the road. Wichita State is shooting 45.4% from the field this year and they have scored 75+ points in two of their last four games. UTSA has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 42.6% from the field this year. The Roadrunners are scoring over 77 points per game this season, but they have allowed 79+ points in three of their last five. Wichita State has a ton of momentum coming into this game and I like them to get the cover at home.