Thursday’s game features the Memphis Tigers (14-4, 4-1 AAC) and the Wichita State Shockers (11-7, 1-4 AAC) squaring off at FedExForum in what should be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 84-69 victory for heavily favored Memphis according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on January 23.

Based on our computer prediction, Memphis is projected to cover the point spread (12.5) against Wichita State. The two teams are projected to come in below the 156.5 over/under.

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN2
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• Where: Memphis, Tennessee
• Venue: FedExForum
• Line: Memphis -12.5
• Point total: 156.5
• Moneyline (to win): Memphis -1000, Wichita State +640

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Memphis 84, Wichita State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Memphis vs. Wichita State

• Pick ATS: Memphis (-12.5)
• Pick OU: Under (156.5)

Memphis has compiled a 9-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Wichita State is 6-11-0. The Tigers have gone over the point total in nine games, while Shockers games have gone over eight times. The teams put up 156 points per game combined, 0.5 less than this matchup’s over/under. Memphis is 3-7 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 games, while Wichita State has gone 2-8 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Memphis Performance Insights

• The Tigers have a +84 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.7 points per game. They’re putting up 78.8 points per game to rank 85th in college basketball and are giving up 74.1 per outing to rank 257th in college basketball.
• Memphis grabs 32.5 rebounds per game (176th in college basketball) compared to the 31.8 of its opponents.
• Memphis connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (162nd in college basketball) at a 39.3% rate (12th in college basketball), compared to the 8.5 its opponents make while shooting 32.9% from deep.
• The Tigers’ 97.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 152nd in college basketball, and the 91.3 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 164th in college basketball.
• Memphis has committed 14.0 turnovers per game (341st in college basketball action), 1.1 more than the 12.9 it forces on average (86th in college basketball).

Wichita State Performance Insights

• The Shockers’ +33 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 77.2 points per game (117th in college basketball) while allowing 75.3 per contest (282nd in college basketball).
• Wichita State comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 3.0 boards. It grabs 35.1 rebounds per game (59th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.1.
• Wichita State makes 5.5 three-pointers per game (351st in college basketball), 4.1 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 31.1% from deep (310th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 34.7%.
• Wichita State has committed 10.7 turnovers per game (109th in college basketball) while forcing 10.4 (299th in college basketball).

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