Memphis vs. Wichita State betting: College basketball preview for February 16

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Two streaking teams hit the court when the No. 14 Memphis Tigers (21-4, 11-1 AAC) visit the Wichita State Shockers (14-10, 4-7 AAC) on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. The Shockers are 8-point underdogs and will attempt to keep their eight-game win streak going against the Tigers, who have won eight straight. The over/under is set at 149.5 for the matchup.

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Memphis vs. Wichita State betting lines

  • Memphis moneyline odds to win: -388
  • Wichita State moneyline odds to win: +304
  • Spread: Memphis (-8)
  • Total: 149.5

Memphis statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Memphis has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in 12 games when playing at home, and it has covered five times in nine games on the road.
  • The Tigers have hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (66.7%) than road games (33.3%).
  • Memphis has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 10-1 (.909). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 6-1 (.857).

Recent trends

  • The Tigers have been racking up 80 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 79.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
  • Memphis’ defense has been tough lately, as the team has allowed 71.3 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 72.8 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • While the Tigers are connecting on more threes per game over their past 10 outings (8.3 per game) in comparison to their season-long average (8.1), they are doing so while shooting a lower percentage (38.8% from deep over the last 10, 40.1% on the season).

Memphis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-13-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8+: 1-9-0 (As Favorite: 7-11-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-12-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-2 (Home: 10-1; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.9 (41st in nation) 42.1 (88th) 32.4 (162nd) 30.8 (158th) 14.1 (140th) 13.7 (340th)

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Wichita State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Wichita State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (4-8-0). On the road, it is .500 (4-4-0).
  • In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Shockers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (33.3%, four of 12) compared to on the road (62.5%, five of eight).
  • This season the Shockers are 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-3 (.400).

Recent trends

  • The Shockers have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, averaging 68.1 points per contest, 6.2 fewer points their than season average of 74.3.
  • Over its last 10 games, Wichita State is giving up 70.8 points per game, 2.2 fewer points than its season average (73).
  • The Shockers are making 0.9 fewer treys per contest over their last 10 games (4.3) compared to their season average (5.2), and they are producing a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (29.1%) compared to their season mark (30.7%).

Wichita State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-13-1 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-10-1; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-5 (Home: 7-3; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.2 (161st in nation) 43.5 (161st) 34.8 (56th) 30.8 (158th) 12.1 (291st) 11.3 (183rd)
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