Prediction: Wright St Raiders VS Radford Highlanders 2025-11-15
Radford Highlanders vs. Wright State Raiders: A Foreseeable Fiasco
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a mismatch that’s about as shocking as a penguin in a sauna—this one’s a layup for the Radford Highlanders. Let’s break down why the Raiders are about to learn the hard way that November isn’t just for pumpkin spice and sweater weather, but also for humbling defeats.
Parsing the Odds: Why Radford’s Spread is as Certain as Tax Season
The bookmakers aren’t pulling any punches here. Radford is favored by 7 to 7.5 points, with moneyline odds implying a 55.6% chance of victory (per BetMGM’s 1.33 line). For Wright State, their implied probability of winning? A laughable 29.4%. If you’re betting on the Raiders, you might as well toss your cash into a bonfire and call it “atmospheric entertainment.”
The totals line sits at 158.5-159 points, suggesting a relatively low-scoring affair. Given Radford’s defensive pedigree—last season, they allowed just 69.8 PPG in conference play—this “Under” is as safe as leaving your keys in a hotel safe. Wright State, meanwhile, surrendered 76.4 PPG last year, which is about the same as a colander trying to hold water.
Team News: Gage Lattimore’s 38-Point Outburst vs. Radford’s “We Have Depth” Problem
Wright State’s lone win this season? A 77-61 drubbing of Division II Bluefield State. To put that in perspective, it’s like winning a race against a tortoise and then crying because you didn’t break 10 seconds. Their star, Gage Lattimore, dropped 38 points in that game—heroic, sure, but also a red flag. Relying on a single player to carry the load against a team like Radford is like asking a toaster to bench-press a car.
Radford, on the other hand, has a decent rotation of contributors. Freshman Caleb Wilson is already pulling down double-digit rebounds (14 in a recent game), and Luka Bogavac and Henri Veesaar are nailing shots at a rate that makes you wonder if they’ve secretly been playing 3v3 streetball in their spare time. Their 38.5% shooting in a win over Kansas? Respectable, especially for a team that’s 3-0 and still finding its rhythm.
The Humor: Why This Game is a One-Sided Punchline
Wright State’s offense is about as reliable as a dial-up internet connection—slow, prone to buffering, and likely to cut out during crunch time. Their defense? Well, if Khouri Carvey’s 7 steals against Bluefield State are any indication, he’s basically playing NBA 2K on the court while the rest of his team’s on NBA 2K’s “Easy” difficulty.
Radford’s defense, meanwhile, is a brick wall with a side of “You’re not coming in, and also, you’re terrible at basketball.” Their 7.5-point spread isn’t a guess—it’s a guarantee. Imagine if Wright State’s strategy was to “keep it close”… by playing 4-on-5 for 40 minutes. That’s how this game will feel.
Prediction: Radford Wins by the Skin of Their Teeth… or Wright State’s Lack Thereof
Final Score Prediction: Radford 78, Wright State 65.
Why? Because the math says so. Radford’s implied win probability is nearly double Wright State’s, their defense is a sieve in reverse, and the Raiders’ only path to victory involves Radford’s stars collectively developing a case of the “yips” and Lattimore scoring 40 again… on purpose.
In conclusion, if you’re a Wright State fan, maybe channel your energy into the bowling season starting next month. As for the rest of us? Grab popcorn and enjoy the clinic. After all, college basketball is about growth—and Wright State is about to grow a healthy respect for Radford.
Stream it on Fubo, but only if you enjoy watching inevitability unfold. 🏀
Created: Nov. 15, 2025, 4:21 a.m. GMT