Wichita State Shockers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 01/23/25

The Wichita State Shockers (11-7) face a tough test on Thursday as they travel to take on the Memphis Tigers (14-4) in an AAC showdown. Both teams have their flaws, but this matchup could hinge on which team controls the pace and capitalizes on timely shooting. Memphis has been inconsistent in conference play, going 4-1 straight up but only 1-4 against the spread. The Tigers have benefited from opponents shooting just 27% from three despite allowing one of the highest three-point attempt rates in the league. On the flip side, Wichita State has struggled in AAC play, sitting at 1-4 largely due to opponents shooting a blistering 42% from beyond the arc, while the Shockers hit just 31% of their own threes. Both of these trends suggest some progression could be in store for Wichita.

Offensively, Wichita thrives on transition opportunities and attacking the rim, but Memphis has proven effective at defending both. Defensively, Wichita prioritizes limiting fouls, but struggles against isolation sets — strengths of Memphis’ guard-heavy offense. With Memphis’ tendency to slow the game down and both teams struggling offensively, a low-scoring affair seems likely. The Shockers could hang around by winning the rebounding and turnover battles, but Memphis has the edge overall. Memphis is 1-4 to the over in conference game so far this year while Wichita is just 3-2 to the over so no real edge there. Expect some sloppy offense in a close and low scoring game.

Wichita State vs Memphis prediction: Under 156 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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