FAU vs Wichita State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 7)
- The Owls have won three of their last four conference matchups.
- The Shockers are on fire with a five-game winning streak.
- This marks the sixth all-time matchup between the two American squads.
The American Conference is approaching its last matchups this weekend, beginning the final stretch with the FAU Owls facing the Wichita State Shockers. The hosts stand out as the solid favorite, paving the way for an intriguing showdown that will directly impact the conference standings near the end of the regular season.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 7, 4 pm ET
- Where: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
- How to Watch: ESPNU
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAU | -110 | +7.5 | O150 |
| Wichita State | -110 | -7.5 | U150 |
Game Preview
The Owls (17-13, 9-8 American) finally got back on track after a brutal six-game losing streak, winning three of their last four games. They won their last two home games as they look to end the season strong on the road ahead of the conference tournament. Josiah Parker is on pace to win the conference’s Freshman of the Year Award, continuing to put together double-doubles with his explosiveness inside the paint and activity on the glass. They will also hope for a big performance from Kanaan Carlyle, who is second on the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game. On another note, the Owls are No. 10 in the nation in total blocks (169). Devin Williams has been at the center of that, being No. 2 nationwide at 2.7 blocks per game.
The Shockers (20-10, 12-5 American) are gaining important momentum as they seek a finish within the top four. They have won their last five games over Tulsa, East Carolina, Temple, Memphis, and UTSA, surging their way up the standings. Kenyon Giles ranks No. 2 in the conference in scoring, averaging 19.5 points per game. Meanwhile, Will Berg tallies 8.3 rebounds per game, leading the team and ranking fourth in the American.
FAU vs Wichita State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had five meetings in their history, and the result is 3-2 for FAU. The last matchup was in January this year when FAU won 85-67 at home.
FAU vs Wichita State Predictions
FAU can only finish as high as fourth place if they win and get major assistance from certain teams beating opponents above the Owls. As for the Shockers, they can win and secure a bye to the quarterfinals. Both teams have plenty at stake with postseason ball in mind, as this game may go down to the wire if FAU gets off to a solid start. Our betting pick here is for FAU to cover a 7.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â FAU Owls +7.5
