Wichita State vs. Prairie View A&M betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 8

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The Prairie View A&M Panthers (2-0) are big, 20.5-point underdogs against the Wichita State Shockers (1-0) at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 156.5.

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Wichita State Cover -20.5 vs Prairie View A&M -108

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Wichita State vs. Prairie View A&M betting lines

  • Wichita State moneyline odds to win: -3125
  • Prairie View A&M moneyline odds to win: +1338
  • Spread: Wichita State (-20.5)
  • Total: 156.5

Wichita State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Wichita State did a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (7-4-0) than it did in home games (6-10-0) last season.
  • In terms of over/unders, the Shockers hit the over less often at home last year, as they exceeded the total six times in 16 opportunities (37.5%). In road games, they hit the over six times in 11 opportunities (54.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Wichita State won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.615) compared to away games (.500) last year.

Last season stats

  • The Shockers were 167th in college basketball in points scored (74.0 per game) and 211th in points allowed (73.1) last year.
  • Last season, Wichita State was 39th in college basketball in rebounds (34.9 per game) and 182nd in rebounds conceded (31.2).
  • Last season the Shockers were ranked 300th in the nation in assists with 11.8 per game.

Wichita State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-15-1 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 20.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-12-1; As Underdog: 9-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-19-0 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-7 (Home: 8-5; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-7 (Home: 2-1; Away: 3-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.5 (179th in nation) 43.3 (139th) 34.9 (39th) 31.2 (182nd) 11.8 (300th) 11.2 (186th)

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Prairie View A&M statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Prairie View A&M had a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 3-6-0 record) than on the road (.476, 10-11-0).
  • Panthers games went above the over/under more often at home (five times out of nine) than away (nine of 21) last year.
  • The Panthers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .200 (1-4) last season, and on the road it was .000 (0-19).

Last season stats

  • The Panthers’ defensive performance was worst in the country last season with 82.4 points allowed per game, but offensively they were more effective, putting up 71.4 points per game (247th-ranked in college basketball).
  • It was a tough season for Prairie View A&M last year in terms of rebounding, as it pulled down only 25.3 boards per game (-3-worst in college basketball) and allowed 36.8 rebounds per contest (worst).
  • The Panthers ranked 279th in the nation with 12.2 assists per contest.

Prairie View A&M betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 13-18-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 10-11-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 20.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 12-13-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-17-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 9-12-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-24 (Home: 1-4; Away: 0-19)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.5 (250th in nation) 50.5 (364th) 25.3 (362nd) 36.8 (358th) 12.2 (279th) 11.1 (176th)
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