Memphis Tigers vs Wichita St. Shockers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content states that Wichita State is eager to play as poor hosts to No. 13 Memphis on Sunday. Memphis, ranked thirteenth, narrowly won their last game in overtime against UT-San Antonio. Wichita State, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Temple despite being the favorites. The game will take place at Charles Koch Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 1:00 EST. Memphis is currently the favored team with a line at -5.5, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -234 | Shockers +193

Spread: Tigers -5.5 (-110) | Shockers +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 70%.

Memphis Tigers

The Memphis Tigers have recently won nine consecutive games, including three victories against ranked teams. Throughout this stretch, their offense has been strong, averaging 80.8 points per game, which is consistent with their season average of 79.9 points per game, the fourth best in the AAC. They have been shooting efficiently, with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and a three-point percentage of 34%. Additionally, they have been successful at making 7.7 threes and 18.2 free throws per game. However, turnovers have been a problem, as they are losing an average of 13.3 per game, resulting in a 0.99 assist-to-turnover ratio that ranks 207th overall. Defensively, the Tigers have allowed an average of 73.6 points per game, ranking 10th in the American. They have limited opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.6% and a three-point percentage of 31.5%. On average, opponents have made 8.9 threes and 12.4 free throws against them. Additionally, the Tigers have been successful at grabbing rebounds, averaging 37.5 per game, ranking sixth in the conference. However, their rebound differential is slightly negative at -0.1. They also excel at stealing the ball, averaging 8.5 steals per game, and blocking shots, averaging 4.9 blocks per game. One standout player for the Tigers is senior forward David Jones, who scored a team-high 26 points in their recent win and has scored over 25 points in four of his last eight games. He leads the team and the conference with an average of 21 points per game this season. In terms of ranking, the Tigers are currently 139th in the power rankings. They are ranked 101st in offense, averaging 78.07 points per game, and 193rd in defense, allowing an average of 71.80 points per game. With a record of 14-2 this season, their offensive statistics include a field goal percentage of 45.08% and a free throw percentage of 74.57%. They make an average of 33.14% of their three-point attempts. Defensively, they limit opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.27% and a free throw percentage of 70.27%. They allow an average of 30.94% of three-pointers against