Wright St. Raiders vs
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Milwaukee Panthers Favored Over Wright State Raiders in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The upcoming contest between Wright State and Milwaukee in the Badger State is set to be a competitive one, with Milwaukee being the current betting favorite at -6. Wright State is coming off a convincing win over IU Indy, while Milwaukee suffered a loss to Cleveland State in their last game. The all-time series between the two teams is close, with the Panthers holding a slight advantage. Despite the opening line favoring Milwaukee, there has been no movement in the betting line. Stay tuned for our Wright State vs. Milwaukee prediction to see how this game is expected to unfold.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Raiders +215 | Panthers -265
• Spread: Raiders +6 (-110) | Panthers -6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 73%.

Wright St. vs Milwaukee Stats

Wright St. Raiders

Wright State recently secured a win at home against IU Indy and is now looking to string together consecutive wins for the first time in over a month. With a record of 13-13 overall and 7-8 in the Horizon League, the Raiders are currently in seventh place in the conference. In their victory, Wright State dominated the game, leading by as many as 25 points and ultimately winning with a strong shooting performance. Brandon Noel led the team with 26 points and 16 rebounds. The Raiders have a solid offensive game, averaging 77 points per game and shooting 48.7% from the floor, ranking 22nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow an average of 74.5 points per game. Overall, Wright State ranks 120th in offense and 264th in defense with a power ranking of 158. Their offensive and defensive stats place them in the top 50 in several categories in Division I basketball.

Milwaukee Panthers Analysis

Milwaukee suffered their second loss in three games, falling to Cleveland State on the road and dropping to a 9-5 record in conference play. The Panthers never led in the game and struggled to keep up with Cleveland State, ultimately losing by a significant margin. Despite their offensive strengths, the team's high turnover rate proved costly in this defeat. Themus Fulks leads the team in scoring, with additional offensive contributions from Erik Pratt and Kentrell Pullian. Milwaukee's shooting percentages are solid overall, but they struggle with three-pointers and free throws. Defensively, they have room for improvement, particularly in their opponent's three-point shooting. Overall, the Panthers have a power ranking of 100 and are ranked 66th in offense, averaging 79.29 points per game. They face Wright St. next, who have a positive record in recent matchups against Milwaukee.

Wright State Struggles with Defensive Woes and Bench Scoring as Milwaukee Looks to Sweep Season Series

Wright State has faced challenges in maintaining consistency throughout the season, largely attributed to their defensive struggles and lack of reliable bench scoring to support key players. The team's road record of 3-8, with five losses in their last six games, reflects their difficulties playing away from home. In contrast, Milwaukee boasts a strong 9-2 record at home, with their only two losses coming by slim margins. Having already defeated Wright State earlier in the season, the Panthers are poised to secure another victory in their upcoming match to complete a season series sweep.

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