Thursday’s contest between the No. 24 Memphis Tigers (14-4, 4-1 AAC) and Wichita State Shockers (11-7, 1-4 AAC) at FedExForum has a projected final score of 84-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Memphis, so expect a one-sided matchup. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET on January 23.

According to our computer prediction, Memphis projects to cover the 12.5-point spread in its matchup against Wichita State. The over/under is currently listed at 156.5, and the two teams are projected to go under that total.

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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 is 9-9-0 against the spread, while Wichita State’s ATS record this season is 6-11-0. The Tigers have hit the over 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 past 10 contests, while Wichita State has gone 2-8 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Memphis Performance Insights

• The Tigers’ +84 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 78.8 points per game (85th in college basketball) while giving up 74.1 per outing (257th in college basketball).
• Memphis ranks 176th in the country at 32.5 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 31.8 its opponents average.
• Memphis knocks down 7.9 three-pointers per game (162nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.5. It shoots 39.3% from deep while its opponents hit 32.9% from long range.
• The Tigers rank 152nd in college basketball with 97.0 points scored per 100 possessions, and 164th in college basketball defensively with 91.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Memphis has lost the turnover battle by 1.1 turnovers per game, committing 14.0 (341st in college basketball action) while forcing 12.9 (86th in college basketball).

Wichita State Performance Insights

• The Shockers put up 77.2 points per game (117th in college basketball) while giving up 75.3 per outing (282nd in college basketball). They have a +33 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 1.9 points per game.
• Wichita State wins the rebound battle by 3.0 boards on average. It records 35.1 rebounds per game, 59th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.1.
• Wichita State connects on 5.5 three-pointers per game (351st in college basketball), 4.1 fewer than its opponents.
• Wichita State forces 10.4 turnovers per game (299th in college basketball) while committing 10.7 (109th in college basketball).

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