Memphis vs Wichita State Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Memphis vs Wichita State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 16th, at the Charles Koch Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Shockers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Memphis

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wichita State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Memphis and Wichita State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tigers and Shockers. 

Memphis is on Fire

Memphis has finally figured it out and this looks like a team that could make a run in the NCAA tournament. The last game for Memphis was against South Florida and it was a dominant victory. Memphis scored 80 points and they never looked back on the way to the easy win. Memphis, as a team, shot 40.3 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the three-point line. Dain Dainja had a strong game putting up 20 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. It was a blanched attack with four different players putting up at least 12 points. 

Memphis currently sits with a 21-4 record overall and they have gone 12-13 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 8-1. Memphis likes to push the pace and although the defense hasn’t always been good the offense has been. Memphis is averaging 79.4 points while their defense is giving up 72.8 points per game. PJ Haggerty has been the top player averaging 21.5 points while shooting 50.4 percent from the field. 

Big Test for Wichita State

It is quite the test for Wichita State here but a win here would make a statement. In the last game against UTSA, Wichita State was sure good picking up a 69-64 victory. In the second half, they scored 41 points and that was enough for the win. Forward Corey Washington had a strong game putting up 17 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. 

Wichita State currently sits with a 14-10 record overall and they have gone 8-13-2 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 8-4. The biggest problem for this team has been the inconsistency. Wichita State is averaging 74.3 points while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. In this game, if they want to find success, they are going to need the defense to make a real statement. Wichita State will meet FAU after this game.

Why Wichita State Will Cover Memphis

• Wichita State has won each of its last three games against the American Athletic Conference.

Memphis vs Wichita State Prediction 

Wichita State is going to find a way to be competitive in this game. Although the Shocker’s defense hasn’t been great, their offense has been good, and they are averaging 74.3 points per game. Look for Wichita State to get the offense out to a fast start, and the Memphis defense is going to have no answer. Memphis defense is giving up 72.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. Back Wichita State against the spread here.