The Cincinnati Bearcats (10-5, 1-1 American Athletic) pay a visit to the Wichita State Shockers (7-7, 0-2) for an AAC tilt Thursday night. Tip time at Charles Koch Arena is slated for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cincinnati vs. Wichita State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Cincinnati played Sunday at Temple and had a 4-game winning streak snapped in a 70-61 setback. The -4 Bearcats had won 8 in a row against the spread (ATS) before that New Year’s Day loss. UC was dominated on the boards and was undone by an 8-of-15 (53.3%) at the foul line.
Since Dec. 10, Wichita State is 0-4-1 ATS. Offense has been a problem for slow-tempo, defensive-minded Shockers. WSU has shot just 39.5% from the floor over that span.
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