Wichita State vs Memphis Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Wichita State vs Memphis prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 14-10 (4-7) this year after they defeated UTSA by a score of 69-64 in their last game. Wichita State led 28-27 at halftime and they scored 41 points in the second half in the win. The Shockers shot 41.1% from the field, 46.7% on three-pointers, and 69.6% on free throws in the game. Corey Washington led Wichita State with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Harlond Beverly added 15 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Shockers defeated South Florida by a score of 75-70 and Charlotte by a score of 66-58. Wichita State has won three games in a row and they are currently ninth in the AAC standings with a 4-7 record. Wichita State has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 73.0 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Corey Washington is averaging 13.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 45.2% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 30.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 21-4 (11-1) this season after they defeated South Florida by a score of 80-65 in their last game. Memphis led 42-27 at halftime and they were able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 40.3% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 56.7% on free throws in the game. Dain Dainja led Memphis with 20 points and seven rebounds, while PJ Haggerty added 18 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers defeated Temple by a score of 90-82 and Tulsa by a score of 83-71. Memphis has won eight games in a row and they are currently first in the AAC standings with an 11-1 record. Memphis has scored 79.4 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 21.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Memphis is shooting 47.9% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 40.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Memphis will beat Wichita State

• Wichita State has lost each of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Memphis has won each of its last eight games.
• Wichita State has lost the first half in each of its last seven day games against AP-ranked opponents.

Wichita State vs Memphis Prediction 

Memphis comes into this matchup ranked #14 in the country and they are 11-1 in conference play, but they will be on the road for this game. The Tigers have won eight games in a row and they have scored at least 80 points in four straight. Memphis is shooting 47.9% from the field this season and they already have a 61-53 win over Wichita State a few weeks ago. Wichita State has won three games in a row, but all three of those wins have been against teams in the bottom part of the AAC standings. The Shockers are shooting 45.2% from the field this year and they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last four games. Both of these teams are on winning streaks, but Memphis has been the way more impressive team and they have been fine on the road. Take the Tigers here.