Memphis vs. Wichita State Predictions - January 23

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The Wichita State Shockers (11-7, 1-4 AAC) aim to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Memphis Tigers (14-4, 4-1 AAC) on January 23, 2025.

Thursday's game between the Tigers and the Shockers sees the Tigers as a double-digit favorite by 12.5 points. The point total for the matchup is 156.5.

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Thursday, January 23, 2025
  • Game time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Arena: FedExForum

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Memphis (-12.5)
  • Moneyline: Memphis (-877), Wichita State (+580)
  • Total: 156.5 points

Pick ATS:Memphis (-12.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (156.5)
  • Prediction: Memphis 84, Wichita State 69

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Comparison

Memphis Rank Memphis Stat Wichita State Stat Wichita State Rank
84th 78.8 Points Scored 77.2 113th
257th 74.1 Points Allowed 75.3 284th
248th 13.0 Assists 13.1 242nd
341st 14.0 Turnovers 10.7 105th
100th 46.5% Field Goal % 45.8% 133rd
99th 41.8% Field Goal % Allowed 43.1% 160th

Memphis Key Players

  • The scoring leader for the Tigers this season is PJ Haggerty, who averages 22.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
  • Memphis' leading rebounder is Dain Dainja averaging 6.3 boards per game and its best passer is Tyrese Hunter, averaging 3.4 assists per game.
  • Hunter makes more threes per game than any other member of the Tigers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.8 per contest.
  • The Memphis steals leader is Haggerty, who averages 2.1 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Moussa Cisse, who compiles 1.4 rejections per contest.

Wichita State Key Players

  • Xavier Bell is at the top of the Shockers scoring leaderboard with 14.8 points per game. Bell also grabs 3.3 rebounds and averages 1.4 assists per game.
  • The Wichita State leaders in rebounding and assists are Quincy Ballard with 8.4 rebounds per game (also adding 10.7 points and 0.4 assists per game) and Justin Hill with 3.4 assists per game (also tacking on 13.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game).
  • Hill hits 1.4 three-pointers per game, the most on the Shockers.
  • Wichita State's leader in steals is Harlond Beverly with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Ballard with 1.8 per game.

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