Memphis vs. Wichita State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 14, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2024

On Sunday at Charles Koch Arena, the No. 13 Memphis Tigers (14-2, 3-0 AAC) will play the Wichita State Shockers (8-7, 0-2 AAC) — with Wichita State’s Kenny Pohto among the players to watch — tipping off at 1:00 PM ET. The Tigers square off with the Shockers in a game that Memphis is currently a favorite by 5 points. The game has an over/under of 155.5.

Memphis vs. Wichita State Betting Lines

Memphis vs Wichita State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Memphis -5 155.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Wichita State (+5)
Total Pick Under (155.5)

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Stat Rankings

Memphis Avg. (Rank) Wichita State Avg. (Rank)
79.9 (60th) Points Scored 73.5 (219th)
73.6 (243rd) Points Allowed 71.7 (180th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.8 (172nd) Off. Rebounds 10.3 (62nd)
7.7 (170th) 3pt Made 6.2 (297th)
12.9 (215th) Assists 11.8 (291st)
12.9 (290th) Turnovers 11.9 (199th)

Memphis vs. Wichita State Betting Trends

  • The Tigers’ record against the spread is 6-10-0.
  • Memphis has no wins ATS (0-7) as a 5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This year, 10 of the Tigers’ 16 games have gone over the point total.
  • Memphis’ games have finished with more than 155.5 points eight times so far this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 155.5 points, 2.0 more than the average point total for Tigers games this season.
  • Wichita State’s record against the spread is 4-10-0.
  • The Shockers have no wins ATS (0-3) as a 5-point underdog or greater this year.
  • This season, 10 of Memphis’ 16 games have gone over the point total.
  • Shockers games have gone over 155.5 points scored only twice this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 10.4 points higher than the average scoring total for Wichita State’s games of 145.1.

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Memphis Impact Players

  • David Jones is tops on his team in both points (21.0) and rebounds (6.9) per contest, and also averages 1.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • Jahvon Quinerly is tops on the Tigers at 4.4 assists per game, while also averaging 3.1 rebounds and 13.6 points.
  • Jaykwon Walton puts up 9.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 38.9% from the floor and 27.0% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Nick Jourdain averages 6.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, shooting 68.3% from the field.
  • Malcolm Dandridge puts up 6.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.

Wichita State Impact Players

  • Colby Rogers is posting a team-leading 15.9 points per contest. And he is contributing 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists, making 40.4% of his shots from the field and 38.5% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per game.
  • The Shockers receive 11.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Pohto.
  • The Shockers get 13.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game from Xavier Bell.
  • Dalen Ridgnal is the Shockers’ top rebounder (7.8 per game), and he produces 7.6 points and 0.7 assists.
  • Harlond Beverly is posting a team-leading 3.5 assists per contest. And he is producing 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds, making 38.1% of his shots from the field.

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