Wichita State Shockers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/23/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, January 23, 2025

Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN 

Where to Watch:  ESPN2

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Wichita State +13, Memphis -13; Over/Under:  157.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Wichita State +13, Memphis -13; Over/Under:  157.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Wichita State +13, Memphis -13; Over/Under:  157.5 points

Wichita State Shockers:  11-7 (1-4) (12th place, AAC)

Memphis Tigers:  14-4 (4-1) (2nd place, AAC)

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Wichita State Shockers:  1-4  last 5

Memphis Tigers:  4-1  last 5

Wichita State is entering this game with an 11-7 record overall, a 1-4 record in conference games, and they are 1-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the East Carolina Pirates in their last game. Corey Washington led the team in points per game in that game with 19 while Xavier Bell was next on the team with 18. Justin Hill led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Corey Washington led the team in rebounds with 18. They were 43.1% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 50% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 75.3 PPG against them. Wichita State has an ATS record of 5-10-2 this season and their O/U record is 7-10.

Memphis is entering this game with a 14-4 record overall, a 4-1 conference record, and they are 6-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Charlotte 49ers in their last game. PJ Haggerty led the team in points in that game with 18 while Tyrese Hunter was next on the team with 15. Tyrese Hunter led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Dain Dainja led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 49.1% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 61.1% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 74.1 PPG against them. Memphis has an ATS record of 9-9 this season and their O/U record is 9-9.

The current betting odds have Memphis listed as a 13 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Memphis has looked really good in their games this season with their 14-4 record overall and their 4-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the AAC. They have looked great on their home court too with their 6-2 home record. They are coming off a nice win over Charlotte in their last one and they are ranked inside the top 25 with some impressive wins this season. Meanwhile, Wichita State has looked good in their games this season with their 11-7 record overall, but their 1-4 conference record has them right near the bottom of the AAC. They have also been a terrible road team with their 1-3 road record so far. They are coming off a tight loss to East Carolina in their last one, but that loss was also on their home court and they haven't been putting up much of a fight in road games this season. They have some blowout losses to conference opponents already and haven't been keeping many games close on the road either. Memphis has actually struggled a bit more in conference play as they have been playing in some tighter games lately, but they still have a lot more talent on their side and will be looking to get back on a roll after bouncing back in their last game. Memphis will use this game against one of the worst teams in the AAC to make a statement after a series of closer games. The best way to place a bet here is on Memphis to cover the spread in this game. 

Wichita State Memphis Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, January 23, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Memphis 88 Wichita State 62.

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Wichita State Shockers: 15-5 1H ATS as a road underdog or pick. 9-0 1H ATS in a road game where the total is 150 to 159.5. 20-9 1H ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 6-3 OVER in a road game where the total is 150 to 159.5. 8-4 OVER off a home loss against a conference rival. 24-13 OVER versus good shooting teams - making 45% of their shots or more. 

Memphis Tigers: 4-10 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 4-16 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points. 9-18 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 21-14 OVER as a home favorite or pick. 23-13 OVER vs. good free throw shooting teams - making 72% of their attempts or more. 

Wichita State Shockers:  Z. Meeks (F) Questionable - Knee. T. Williams (G) Out - Knee.

Memphis Tigers:  None.

“You’ve got to be able to handle their pressure. They’re going to have a multitude of full-court presses and they’re going to come out and try to establish themselves pretty early. ‘Let’s see if you can handle this pressure.’ They’re a blood-in-the-water team. If they see blood, here they go. So you have to be mindful and you have to be patient about what’s actually occurring because what they try to do is speed you up.” - Paul Mills on his team’s game against Memphis on Thursday.

"I don’t see why it wouldn’t, because we were up (by) 20 (points). But you know how they judge us. It is what it is, Dave. I’m just trying to be the best team by March. I don’t really know how they do the coaches poll and the AP poll and all that.” - Penny Hardaway on his team sliding down in the rankings.

Q. Ballard 

H. Beverly 

B. Cortes 

J. Hill 

C. Washington

M. Cisse 

P. Haggerty 

T. Hunter 

N. Jourdain 

C. Rogers

PPG: X. Bell (14.8)

APG: J. Hill (3.4)

Reb/G: Q. Ballard (8.4)

PPG: P. Haggerty (22.1)

APG: T. Hunter (3.4)

Reb/G: D. Dainja (6.3)

Coaches:

Wichita State Shockers: Paul Mills (2nd season)

Memphis Tigers: Anfernee Hardaway (7th season)