Wichita State vs. Alcorn State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 4

Published 12:20 am Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Wednesday’s game that pits the Wichita State Shockers (6-1) against the Alcorn State Braves (0-9) at Charles Koch Arena is expected to be a one-sided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 82-62 in favor of Wichita State, who is heavily favored by our model. Game time is at 7:30 PM ET on December 4.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State should cover the spread, which currently sits at 25.5. The two teams are projected to exceed the 141.5 total.

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Wichita State vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Wichita, Kansas
  • Venue: Charles Koch Arena
  • Line: Wichita State -25.5
  • Point total: 141.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Wichita State -20000, Alcorn State +3000

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Wichita State vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Wichita State 82, Alcorn State 62

Spread & Total Prediction for Wichita State vs. Alcorn State

  • Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+25.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (141.5)

Wichita State has a 4-3-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Alcorn State, who is 3-5-0 ATS. The Shockers have hit the over in three games, while Braves games have gone over three times. The teams average 131.6 points per game combined, 9.9 fewer than this matchup’s total.

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Wichita State Performance Insights

  • The Shockers are outscoring opponents by 3.9 points per game with a +27 scoring differential overall. They put up 76.6 points per game (173rd in college basketball) and allow 72.7 per contest (216th in college basketball).
  • The 34 rebounds per game Wichita State averages rank 156th in the nation. Its opponents pull down 35 per contest.
  • Wichita State makes 2.8 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.1 (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9.
  • The Shockers average 94.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (217th in college basketball), and give up 89.4 points per 100 possessions (171st in college basketball).
  • Wichita State has committed 9.4 turnovers per game (31st in college basketball action), 1.7 fewer than the 11.1 it forces on average (258th in college basketball).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

  • The Braves have a -239 scoring differential, falling short by 26.6 points per game. They’re putting up 55 points per game, 362nd in college basketball, and are allowing 81.6 per contest to rank 344th in college basketball.
  • Alcorn State averages 30.7 rebounds per game (287th in college basketball) while conceding 35.9 per contest to opponents. It is outrebounded by 5.2 boards per game.
  • Alcorn State hits 5.1 three-pointers per game (350th in college basketball) at a 28.8% rate (322nd in college basketball), compared to the 11.3 per outing its opponents make, shooting 37.9% from deep.
  • Alcorn State has had more turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 13.2 per game (290th in college basketball) while forcing 10.3 (302nd in college basketball).

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