Wichita State Shockers (9-12) vs. Memphis Tigers (15-6)
February 3, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Tigers -10.5; Over/Under: 160
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The Wichita State Shockers and Memphis Tigers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at FedEx Forum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Wichita State vs Memphis prediction.
Wichita State Has Been Inconsistent
Wichita State has been inconsistent all season and most of the season has been disappointing. In the last game against Tulsa, Wichita State gave up 79 points and they ended up losing by 11 points. Wichita State on the season is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 73.8 points per game. They are averaging 61.8 shots per game which is 64th in the league. Colby Rogers on the season is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from behind the three point line.
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Memphis Might Miss the Tournament
Memphis might have to win out and if they don’t win their conference tournament it still might not be enough for Memphis to make the NCAA Tournament. Two games ago against UAB they were defeated 97–88 and in the last game against Rice, they were defeated 74-71. In the last game the top offensive player was David Jones and he put up 18 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Memphis on the season is averaging 81 points while their defense is giving up 75.7 points per game.
Wichita State vs Memphis Betting Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Memphis is averaging 81 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Their defense has been inconsistent heading into this game though, and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to be a shootout. Both teams are going to go over 80 points and this game is going to go over the total.
