Game:     (663) Wichita State (5-0) vs. (664) South Carolina (4-1) 
Time:       Tues. 11/26  6:00 PM EST at Cancun, Mexico
Spread:   Wichita State -2.5 
Total:       133.5
Odds from:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The Cancun Challenge begins with the Wichita State Shockers (5-0) and the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-1) will be played at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. South Carolina beat Gardner Webb 74 to 69 their last time out while Wichita State beat Oral Roberts 68-59. 

WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS

The Shockers are averaging 76 points per game on offense while holding their opponents to 58 points per game on defense which is ranked 23rd in the NCAA. The Shockers keep their opponents to 36% field-goal percentage which is 40th in the NCAA. The Shockers are shooting 42% from the field and 36% from three-point land while averaging eight 3-pointers per game. The Shockers commit an average of 9 turnovers per game but they forced 14 turnovers per game.  

Trey Wade is the team’s leading scorer at 12 ppg. 

SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS

The  Gamecocks average 75 points per game while only allowing 59 points per game which is 38th  in the NCAA while holding opponents to only 34% from the field which is ranked 5th in the NCAA. On offense, the Gamecocks shoot 42% from the field only 27% from three-point land. The Gamecocks turned the ball over 11 times per game while forcing 15 turnovers per game along with eight steals per game.

 A.J. Lawson is averaging a team-high 17.2 points per game along with 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

MATCHUP SUMMARY

The Shockers and the Gamecocks both play terrific defense. This is one game you can count on being a low-scoring defensive battle both of these teams can put up the offensive numbers however defense will determine the winner here.

TRENDS

WICHITA ST.:

• Under is 7-1 in WICH last 8 overall.
• Under is 13-3 in WICH last 16 non-conference games.
• WICH are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

BETTING ANGLES:

Data Analysis:   Wichita State -2.5 / Under 133.5 
Fade the Public:   South Carolina +2.5 / Over 133.5
Sharp Action:  South Carolina +2.5  / no data