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

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 14, 2024

In regular season action on Thursday, the Memphis Tigers (22-9, 11-7 AAC) will face the Wichita State Shockers (14-18, 5-13 AAC), with David Jones and Harlond Beverly among the key players to watch. Tipoff at Dickies Arena is at 2:30 PM ET. Memphis is a strong 8.5-point favorite against Wichita State when the Tigers square off with the Shockers on Thursday. The game has a point total of 154.

Memphis vs. Wichita State Betting Lines

Memphis vs Wichita State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Memphis -8.5 154 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Wichita State (+8.5)
Total Pick Under (154)

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Stat Rankings

Memphis Avg. (Rank) Wichita State Avg. (Rank)
81.0 (27th) Points Scored 73.3 (185th)
75.9 (291st) Points Allowed 73.3 (229th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
10.8 (42nd) Off. Rebounds 10.0 (92nd)
8.3 (93rd) 3pt Made 6.5 (262nd)
13.6 (136th) Assists 12.0 (271st)
12.8 (321st) Turnovers 12.1 (269th)

Memphis vs. Wichita State Betting Trends

  • The Tigers are 12-19-0 against the spread this year.
  • Memphis has one win ATS (1-10) as a 8.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Tigers have seen 18 of their 31 games hit the over.
  • A total of 16 times so far this season, Memphis and its opponent have combined to score more than 154 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 154 points, 2.9 fewer than the average total in this season’s Tigers contests.
  • Wichita State’s record against the spread is 12-18-1.
  • The Shockers have won twice ATS (2-1) as a 8.5-point underdog or more this year.
  • There have been 18 Memphis’ games (out of 31) that went over the total this year.
  • So far this year, eight Shockers games have featured over 154 points scored.
  • Games involving Wichita State this year have averaged 146.6 points per game, a 7.4-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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Memphis Impact Players

  • Jones paces the Tigers with 21.7 points per game (sixth in the country) and 7.6 rebounds, while also putting up 1.8 assists.
  • Jahvon Quinerly leads his team in assists per contest (5.0), and also averages 13.7 points and 3.2 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Jaykwon Walton is averaging 8.5 points, 1.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest.
  • Malcolm Dandridge is averaging 8.0 points, 0.7 assists and 5.0 rebounds per contest.
  • Nae’qwan Tomlin is putting up 13.9 points, 0.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Wichita State Impact Players

  • Colby Rogers tops the Shockers in scoring (16.7 points per game) and assists (1.9), and puts up 3.6 rebounds. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Beverly is the Shockers’ top assist man (3.2 per game), and he delivers 10.9 points and 5.0 rebounds.
  • The Shockers receive 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Xavier Bell.
  • Kenny Pohto is the Shockers’ top rebounder (6.0 per game), and he puts up 9.1 points and 1.3 assists.
  • Quincy Ballard is putting up 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists per contest, making 73.0% of his shots from the floor.

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