🕒 12:00 PM ET @ Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS

💰 Moneyline: Memphis -280 / Wichita State +230 | Total: 151.5 (-105 over / -115 under)

Memphis has dominated this matchup, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings, including a comfortable win earlier this season. Their elite three-point shooting and second-half scoring make them a strong bet to cover, especially against a Wichita State squad that struggles offensively.

Key betting trends:

  • Memphis: 12-13 ATS overall, 8-1 SU in last nine games.

  • Wichita State: 8-13-2 ATS, 4-6 ATS in last 10 games.

  • Head-to-Head: Memphis has won 9 of the last 10 matchups, including a 61-53 win earlier this season.

Matchup analysis

Memphis Tigers

Record: 21-4, 12-13 ATS

  • Elite three-point shooting (3rd in NCAA at 40.1%)

  • Strong second-half team (12th in NCAA in 2H PPG)

  • High free throw rate (26th in FTA/FGA)

  • Strong defensive rebounding (42nd in opponent DR%)

  • Forces turnovers (36th in opponent TOs per game)

  • Turnover-prone (332nd in TOs per game)

  • Struggles defending offensive rebounds (316th in opponent OR%)

  • Weak against physical bigs (average height disadvantage in AAC matchups)

Key injuries: None reported.

Wichita State Shockers

Record: 14-10, 8-13-2 ATS

  • Strong rebounding (39th in total rebounds per game)

  • Solid defensive presence inside (57th in opponent OR%)

  • Strong free throw defense (2nd in opponent FT%)

  • Strong transition defense (top 50 in fast-break points allowed)

  • Competitive at home (9-4 SU)

  • Poor three-point shooting (329th in NCAA)

  • Low assist rate (312th in AST/FGM)

  • Inconsistent offense (scored under 65 in 4 of last 7 games)

Key injuries: J. Hill (Questionable - Undisclosed), T. Williams (Out - Redshirt), Z. Meeks (Out - Knee).

Picks & predictions

Final score: Memphis 79 - Wichita State 71

Outcome: Memphis covers the spread | Key factors: Memphis’ three-point shooting, Wichita State’s offensive inconsistency, and rebounding battles.

Spread pick

Memphis -6.5 (-115) - Reasoning: Memphis has won 9 of its last 10 matchups against Wichita State, and their offensive efficiency should help them cover.

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)

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