The No. 14
Memphis Tigers (21-4, 11-1 AAC) visit the
Wichita State Shockers (14-10, 4-7) Sunday. Tip-off from Charles Koch Arena is set for noon ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze
BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the
Memphis vs. Wichita State odds , and make our expert
college basketball picks and predictions . Memphis won its eighth straight game Thursday with an 80-65 victory over the USF Bulls. The Tigers covered as 6.5-point road favorites as the Under (152) hit. F
Dain Dainja led the way with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Memphis’ defense forced 15 turnovers to seal the win. Wichita State extended its win streak to 3 games on Wednesday, edging the UTSA Roadrunners 69-64. The Shockers couldn’t cover as 6-point home favorites as the Under (150.5) hit. Despite 20 turnovers, they controlled the boards, outrebounding UTSA 50-29. F
Corey Washington notched his sixth double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Provided by
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Memphis at Wichita State picks and predictions
Prediction
PASS . Memphis (-295) will win their ninth straight game Sunday, but the odds are too steep. I’ll take my wager to the spread.
BET MEMPHIS -7.5 (-
110 ). Memphis is rolling through AAC play, winning 9 of its last 10 games and covering in 3 of their last 4 road games. This team thrives from deep, shooting 40.1% from three—third best in the country. G
P.J. Haggerty leads the way, averaging 21.5 points over game while hitting 43.6% from beyond the arc. Wichita State just doesn’t have anyone who can match up with him. The Shockers have turned things around, winning 3 straight after a rough start. They’ve been solid at home with a 9-4 record, but Memphis has been even better on the road, sitting at 8-1 away from home. The key factor? Turnovers. Wichita State averages 11.7 per game, while Memphis forces 14.4. That could be the difference in a game where the Tigers already have the better shooting and star power. Take the Tigers to cover.
BET UNDER 150.5 (-105). The Under has hit in the last 3 matchups between these teams, including their meeting earlier this season. It’s also cashed in 3 of Memphis’ last 4 games and 7 of Wichita State’s last 8. The Shockers struggle offensively, especially from deep, shooting just 30.7% as a team. With their shooting woes and both teams trending toward the Under, I don’t see this game hitting the number. Ride the Under.
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