| MATCHUP | Memphis Tigers | Wichita State Shockers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-9 | 12-8 |
| Spread | +3.5 -115 | -3.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Wichita State Shockers Preview
Wichita State Shockers have a 12-8 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place of the American. They have a 4-3 conference record and are coming off a 77-60 home win against East Carolina. Their previous three games were an 86-85 overtime away win against South Florida, an 85-67 away loss against Florida Atlantic and a 78-67 home win against North Texas.
Offensively, Wichita State averages 78 points per game, while allowing 70.1 points per game defensively. The Shockers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 41.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Kenyon Giles leads Wichita State in scoring, with an average of 18.4 points per game, while shooting with 43.7% from the field and 85.1% from the free throw line. Will Berg is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game. Dre Kindell leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.
Memphis Tigers Preview
Memphis Tigers have a 9-9 record this season and are tied in the second place of the American. They have a 4-2 conference record and are coming off an 83-66 away loss against Tulsa. Their previous three games were a 95-69 home win against UTSA, a 55-53 home win against Temple and an 89-78 away loss against Florida Atlantic.
Offensively, Memphis averages 74 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 9.3 steals per game defensively.
Dug McDaniel leads Memphis in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 39.5% from the field and 88.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.9 assists. Julius Thedford is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game.
Memphis Tigers @ Wichita State Shockers Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Wichita State Shockers will win
- The home team has won seven of Memphis’ last eight games.
- Memphis has lost four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Memphis’ last eight games.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
- Wichita State has lost each of its last five Saturday day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Memphis’ last 11 road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Each of Wichita State’s last four home games against Memphis have produced a total of 146+ points.
Memphis vs Wichita State Prediction
In this Memphis vs Wichita State Prediction, Wichita State is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Wyoming has been the better team this season and have been very strong at home, while Memphis has been terrible on the road, with just one win in six road games so far. Wichita State is 3-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 games, while Memphis is 2-2 in its last 4 and 1-5 against the spread. Wichita State has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end so far and I expect them to take care of business at home in this matchup. Take Wichita State and lay the points.