IPFW Mastodons vs Wright St. Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday, the Providence Friars will face the #5 Marquette Golden Eagles in a crucial Big East matchup. The game marks the second meeting of the season, with the Friars
Game outlook
On Wednesday, the Providence Friars will face the #5 Marquette Golden Eagles in a crucial Big East matchup. The game marks the second meeting of the season, with the Friars winning the first game 72-57 at home. This time, Marquette will have the home court advantage at Fiserv Forum. The opening tip is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT. Wright St. is the betting favorite, opening at -5 and currently holding a line of -6. Will Marquette get revenge on Providence, or will the Friars continue to exploit their weaknesses?
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mastodons +205 | Raiders -252
Spread: Mastodons +6 (-110) | Raiders -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 167 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wright St. will win straight-up is 72%.
IPFW Mastodons
Providence is currently making a strong push towards securing an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament. They have won four of their last five games, including an upset victory over Creighton. With a KenPom rating of 52 and a net ranking of 54, they are projected to be one of the "Last Four In." Their defense has been key to their success, holding opponents to an average of 68.3 points per game on 41.0% shooting. Offensively, they have been improving recently, averaging 79.6 points per game over their last five games. Leading scorer Devin Carter is averaging 19.3 points per game and will be crucial to their success moving forward. On the other hand, IPFW is ranked 29th in power rankings and has an offense that scores an average of 79.48 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.04 points per game. They are shooting 46.70% from the field and 35.87% from three-point range, while averaging 31.11 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.06% from the field and 31.77% from three-point range, while averaging 37.52 defensive rebounds per game. IPFW will need to focus on their defensive performance to match up against Providence's strong offensive and defensive capabilities. Sights & Sounds: Game 27 at Xavier pic.twitter.com/yWSbclqdxB