Match Analysis: Wichita St Shockers vs Prairie View Panthers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-09
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
Game Overview
The Wichita State Shockers (1-0), playing at home, face the Prairie View A&M Panthers (2-0) in a college basketball matchup. Wichita State enters with a solid home record, especially against non-conference opponents, while Prairie View has shown strong recent performance but struggles on the road against non-conference teams.
Key Factors to Consider
- Prairie View A&M is unbeaten at 2-0, with a high-scoring offense averaging 94.5 points per game but lower shooting percentages compared to Wichita State. Wichita State has an improving team with a 1-0 record so far, having won its opener 75-58 with good contributions from key players. Wichita State shows superiority in defensive stats and rebounding. Prairie View's perimeter shooting is inconsistent as indicated by 4 of 19 from 3-point range in their last game.
- There is limited recent direct head-to-head data, but Wichita State has a strong historical performance at home, including winning 14 of its last 15 night games against non-conference opponents at Charles Koch Arena. Prairie View has lost its last 18 road games versus non-conference opponents, indicating a strong home advantage for Wichita State.
- No specific injury reports or absences have been mentioned in the available data, suggesting both teams should be near full strength.
- The game is played at Wichita Stateβs home venue, offering them a significant home-court advantage. Public betting heavily favors Wichita State (100% public betting on them), which can impact line movements. The game is broadcast on ESPN+.
- Wichita State aims to build on last seasonβs performance showing moderate improvement and solid home dominance. Prairie View looks to continue a strong early-season start and prove themselves against stronger non-conference competition.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Prairie View Panthers: 1060, Wichita State Shockers: -2300 | Wichita State Shockers to win | β β β β β 90% |
| Spread | Prairie View Panthers: -102 on +15.5, Wichita State Shockers: -120 on -15.5 | Wichita State to cover -15.5 | β β β β β 80% |
| Over/under | Over: -110 on 155.5, Under: -110 on 155.5 | Under 155.5 total points | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Wichita St Shockers 886% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 155.5 15% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Wichita St Shockers at 886% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 83.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Wichita State Shockers are the clear favorites to win comfortably at home. The home advantage combined with Prairie Viewβs poor recent road record against non-conference teams, and Wichita State's balanced offensive and defensive contributions, support a confident prediction for Wichita State covering the spread and winning by a sizable margin.
Predicted Score: Wichita State Shockers 83 – Prairie View Panthers 65