Wichita State at California College Basketball Picks & Parlay 11/20/2017

Monday, November 20, 2017

Lahaina Civic Center

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The Wichita State Shockers head to Lahaina Civic Center to take on the California Golden Bears on Monday, November 20, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Wichita State as 17 point favorites.

Wichita State comes into this game with an overall record of 2-0. They currently have a point differential of 35.0 as they are averaging 95.0 points per game while giving up 60.0 per contest. California has an overall record of 2-1. They are averaging 76.7 points per game and surrendering 73.7, good for a point differential of 3.0.

Valuable Wichita State Shockers Betting Trends

The Wichita State Shockers are 1-0 against the spread this season

The Wichita State Shockers are 1-0 against the over/under this year

Important California Golden Bears Betting Trends

The California Golden Bears are 1-2 against the spread this season

The California Golden Bears are 2-0 against the over/under this year

Key Wichita State Shockers Injuries

11/05/17 F Markis McDuffie Foot is out indefinitely

Key California Golden Bears Injuries

11/16/17 F Cole Welle Thumb is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Darral Willis Jr. averages 16.5 points per contest in 25 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.1 assists per game and 8.5 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 46% for the season while his free throw percentage is 57%. Shaquille Morris averages 17 points per contest while playing 21 minutes per night this year. He grabs 7.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Player Spotlight

Marcus Lee averages 15.3 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 33.3 minutes per game. He also hauls in 10.7 rebounds per game and dishes 3.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 63% and his free throw percentage is 67%. Don Coleman scores 25.7 points per contest while playing 36.7 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 3 rebounds per contest and has 2.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 69%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Shockers allow 60.0 points per contest which is 40th in Division 1. They also surrender a 32% shooting percentage and a 30% average from 3-point range, ranking them 9th and 107th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 26.5 rebounds a game which ranks 6th, and they allow 5.0 assists per game which puts them in 3rd place in the country. They force 12.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 65th in the nation. Wichita State averages 95.0 points per contest this year, which is 20th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 35.0 and their shooting percentage is 55% as a unit, which has them ranked 12th. From 3-point territory they shoot 46%, which is good for 15th in college basketball. They average 47.5 boards per contest and 21.5 assists per game, which ranks them 13th and 17th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 250th with 12.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Golden Bears give up 73.7 points per game, which ranks them 203rd in the country. Their defense surrenders a 46% shooting percentage and a 46% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 263rd and 341st in those defensive statistics. They rank 323rd with 18.0 dimes allowed per game and 10th with 28.0 boards surrendered per contest. The Golden Bears are 168th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest this year. California is 171st in Division 1 with 76.7 points per contest this season. They are 136th in the country in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 3.0. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 156th in D-1. They are 179th in college basketball in rebounding with 38.0 boards per contest and 240th in assists per game with 12.3. The Golden Bears are 100th in turnovers per contest with 15.3.

Advanced Statistics

The Shockers are 26th in the country in defensive rating with 80, and their offensive rating of 126.7 is ranked 14th. They are 102nd in college basketball in pace with 74.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 63% is 12th. As a unit they are 8th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 66% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 188th in D-1. Wichita State is 254th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 38%, which is 15th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

California is 102nd in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 18 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 56%, which is 301st in Division 1. The Golden Bears are 238th in the nation in defensive rating with 103.3, and their offensive rating of 107.5 is ranked 147th. They are 215th in D-1 in pace with 71.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 201st. As a unit they are 157th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 22% of their shot attempts, ranking 347th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Wichita State -17 and over 147 total points

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