GAME: #667 Wichita State vs #668 Memphis
TIME: 3/5/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Memphis -2
TOTAL: 138
SPORTSBOOK: WagerWeb Sportsbook
The Wichita State Shockers (22-7, 10-6) have an AAC battle against the Memphis Tigers (20-9, 9-7) at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday at 9 p.m. EST. In their previous game, Wichita State won at SMU by a score of 66-62 while Memphis beat Tulane in overtime 74-67. The teams last played each other on Jan. 9, when the Shockers forced Memphis into 18 turnovers en route to a 76-67 victory. Memphis is seeking revenge on Wichita State after losing the first match-up in Wichita.
WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS
The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 72 points on 40% field goal shooting adding 7.8 threes, 10.6 offensive rebounds while turning the ball over 12.4 times per game. The Shockers are allowing 63 points per game on 39% field-goal shooting while forcing 14 turnovers and adding 6.2 steals and 4 blocks per game on the defensive end. The Shockers are led by Erik Stevenson, who is averaging 11.2 points and 4.7 rebounds.
MEMPHIS TIGERS
The Memphis Tigers are averaging 72 points on 44% field goal shooting adding 6.5 threes, 9.1 offensive rebounds while committing a very poor, 16.8 turnovers on the offensive end. The Tigers are allowing 65 points per game on 36% field goal shooting while forcing 15.3 turnovers and adding 7.8 steals and 3 blocks per game on the defensive end. Precious Achiuwa is averaging a double-double (15.5 points and 10.4 rebounds) to lead the Tigers along with Alex Lomax who is putting up 6.8 points and 4.2 assists per game.
WICHITA STATE vs MEMPHIS PICK & PREDICTION
Memphis has held opponents to 36% shooting from the field this year which is the lowest percentage among all Division I teams. Wichita State does not play nearly as well away from their home court averaging just 64 points per game while allowing 64 points per game. Memphis will be looking for revenge in this game as they try to make their final push for the NCAA tournament. Memphis is coming off 4 days of rest which should have them prepared for this game. Look for Memphis to shut down Wichita State to cover the spread.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
WICHITA STATE
- Under is 6-0 in Shockers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 7-0 in Shockers last 7 road games.
- Shockers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up win.
MEMPHIS
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games as a home favorite.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Memphis -2 / Under 138
Fade the Public: Wichita St. +2 / Over 138
Sharp Action: no data / no data
Wichita State vs Memphis Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball