Memphis vs. Wichita State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 16

Published 6:28 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025

Sunday’s game between the No. 14 Memphis Tigers (21-4, 11-1 AAC) and Wichita State Shockers (14-10, 4-7 AAC) squaring off at Charles Koch Arena has a projected final score of 79-71 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Memphis, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 12:00 PM ET on February 16.

Based on our computer prediction, Memphis is projected to cover the spread (7.5) against Wichita State. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 151.5 over/under.

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN
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  • Where: Wichita, Kansas
  • Venue: Charles Koch Arena
  • Line: Memphis -7.5
  • Point total: 151.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Memphis -285, Wichita State +230

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Memphis vs. Wichita State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Memphis 79, Wichita State 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Memphis vs. Wichita State

  • Pick ATS: Memphis (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (151.5)

Memphis has a 12-13-0 record against the spread this season compared to Wichita State, who is 10-13-0 ATS. The Tigers have a 13-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Shockers have a record of 9-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 153.7 points per game, 2.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Memphis has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall. Wichita State has gone 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Memphis Performance Insights

  • The Tigers have a +165 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.6 points per game. They’re putting up 79.4 points per game to rank 61st in college basketball and are giving up 72.8 per outing to rank 216th in college basketball.
  • The 32.4 rebounds per game Memphis averages rank 165th in the nation, and are 1.6 more than the 30.8 its opponents collect per outing.
  • Memphis knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (142nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 40.1% from deep while its opponents hit 32.9% from long range.
  • The Tigers record 98.4 points per 100 possessions (115th in college basketball), while giving up 90.2 points per 100 possessions (116th in college basketball).
  • Memphis has committed 13.7 turnovers per game (340th in college basketball action) while forcing 13.4 (49th in college basketball).

Wichita State Performance Insights

  • The Shockers put up 74.3 points per game (183rd in college basketball) while allowing 73.0 per contest (225th in college basketball). They have a +32 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 1.3 points per game.
  • The 34.8 rebounds per game Wichita State accumulates rank 53rd in college basketball, 4.0 more than the 30.8 its opponents grab.
  • Wichita State makes 3.6 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.2 (356th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.8.
  • Wichita State and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Shockers commit 11.3 per game (182nd in college basketball) and force 10.8 (249th in college basketball).

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