Memphis (22-9) vs Wichita State (14-18)
Game Info: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2:30 pm (Dickies Arena)
Betting Odds: Memphis -8.5 -- Over/Under: 153.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPNU
In this article we will formulate a Wichita State vs Memphis betting prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, March 14th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Wichita State recent form and recent player performance
- The Memphis recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wichita State
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Memphis
- Recent betting trends in games played between Wichita State and Memphis
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Wichita State and Memphis
Wichita State Preview
The Wichita State Shockers are 14-18 (5-13) this season after they defeated Rice by a score of 88-81 in their last game. Wichita State led 52-39 at halftime, but was out scored 42-36 in the second half in the win. The Shockers shot 50% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Wichita State lost to Tulane by a score of 85-75 in the game prior to Rice, but did beat Rice and UAB before that. The Shockers are scoring 72.8 points per game with 39.4 rebounds per game and 11.7 assists per game, while allowing 73.1 points against per game this year. Colby Rogers is averaging 16.5 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Wichita State is shooting 44.6% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 33.1% on three pointers this season.
Memphis Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 22-9 (11-7) this year after they lost to FAU by a score of 92-84 in their last game. Memphis trailed 41-35 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 47% from the field and made 16 three pointers in the game. Memphis had won their previous four games against UAB, ECU, FAU, and Charlotte. The Tigers are scoring 81 points per game with 37 rebounds per game and 13.7 assists per game, while giving up 75.9 points against per game this season. David Jones is averaging 21.7 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Memphis is shooting 46.3% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year.
Wichita State vs Memphis Betting Prediction
Wichita State finished the regular season with a 5-13 conference record, but they were able to pick up a nice win over Rice on Wednesday. Memphis went 11-7 in conference play and they have won four of their last five games. The Tigers are scoring 81 points per game, but they do allow 75.9 points against per game on defense. Memphis won both regular season meetings by scores of 112-86 and 65-63, but both of those games were a while ago. Memphis is a very good offensive team, while Wichita State has scored at least 75 points in three straight games. Take the over here.
David’s Pick Over 153.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
