The Wichita State Shockers (8-8) head over to play the No. 23 Florida Atlantic Owls (13-4) on Thursday in an American Conference bout. This is the first matchup since 1998 between these two universities. The Owls are second in the conference in scoring offense (82.3). Meanwhile, Wichita State is ninth in points per game (74.2).
Tip-off from Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Florida is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Owls are 15.5-point favorites in the latest Wichita State vs. FAU odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 154.5. Before making any FAU vs. Wichita State picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 11 of the 2023-24 season on a 110-73 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 15-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Wichita State vs. Florida Atlantic. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the latest betting trends and lines for FAU vs. Wichita State:
- Wichita State vs. FAU spread: Owls -15.5
- Wichita State vs. FAU over/under: 154.5 points
- Wichita State vs. FAU money line: Owls -1419, Shockers +817
- FAU: Florida Atlantic has hit the team total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home
- WICH: Wichita State has hit the game total Over in 23 of their last 30 games
- Wichita State vs. FAU picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why FAU can cover
Junior center Vladislav Goldin provides the Owls with a bruising force in the restricted area. Goldin makes plays around the basket as a scorer, rebounder, and shot-blocker. He logs 14.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Furthermore, Goldin leads the nation in field-goal percentage (71.9%). In his last outing, the Russian native tallied 18 points and five boards.
Junior guard Alijah Martin is an athletic scorer for FAU. Martin thrives at scoring on the move with a smooth perimeter jumper. The Mississippi native puts up 12.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Martin dropped 14-plus points in two of his last four contests. On Jan. 2 against ECU, he totaled 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Wichita State can cover
Junior guard Colby Rogers is an athletic, two-way playmaker for the Shockers. Rogers owns a sweet perimeter jumper and has the instincts to jump into passing lanes consistently. He leads the team in scoring (16.1) with 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Additionally, he leads the team in 3-point percentage (39.6%). Rogers finished with 20 points in his last outing and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range.
Junior forward Kenny Pohto brings a nimble big man to the frontcourt. Pohto (6'10) uses his height to his advantage. The Sweden native has a soft touch with either hand and piles up rebounds. He's first on the team in rebounds (7.1) with 10.8 points per contest. Pohto's brought down double-digit rebounds in five games. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make FAU vs. Wichita State picks
The model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins FAU vs. Wichita State, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 110-73 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.
