Wichita State vs Memphis Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Wichita State vs Memphis prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 11-7 (1-4) this year after they lost to East Carolina by a score of 75-72 in their last game. Wichita State trailed 36-33 at halftime and they allowed 39 points in the second half in the close loss. The Shockers shot 43.1% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Corey Washington led Wichita State with 19 points and 18 rebounds, while Xavier Bell added 18 points and five rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Shockers defeated Charlotte by a score of 68-59 but did lose to UTSA by a score of 88-75 before that. Wichita State has lost four of their last five games and they are second to last in the AAC standings. Wichita State has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 75.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.7 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Justin Hill is averaging 13.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 45.8% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 31.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 14-4 (4-1) this season after they defeated Charlotte by a score of 77-68 in their last game. Memphis led 41-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-36 in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 49.1% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Memphis with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Tyrese Hunter added 15 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Tigers lost to Temple by a score of 88-81 but did beat East Carolina by a score of 74-70 before that. Memphis has won five of their last six games and they are near the top of the AAC standings. Memphis has scored 78.8 points per game and they have allowed 74.1 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this year. PJ Haggerty is averaging 22.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Memphis is shooting 46.6% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 39.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Memphis will beat Wichita State

• Memphis has won each of its last seven games against Conference opponents at FedExForum.
• Wichita State has lost each of its last six games at FedExForum.
• Memphis has won the first half in 23 of its last 27 night games against the American Athletic Conference at FedExForum.

Why Wichita State will beat Memphis

• Memphis has lost the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Memphis’ last six games at FedExForum has produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Seven of Wichita State’s last eight games against Conference opponents at FedExForum have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Wichita State vs Memphis Prediction 

Memphis comes into this matchup with one of the best conference records in the AAC and they are ranked #24 in the country. The Tigers are shooting 46.6% from the field and they are scoring nearly 79 points per game this year. Memphis has been pretty solid defensively in recent weeks, but they did allow 88 points in their lone conference loss to Temple. Wichita State is just 1-4 in the AAC so far this year and they have allowed 88 and 91 points in their last two road games. The Shockers are shooting 45.8% from the field and while they are scoring 77.2 points per game, I can’t trust their defense on the road. Take the over here.