The Memphis Tigers (16-11, 8-6 AAC) will be at Charles Koch Arena to go head-to-head with the Wichita State Shockers (13-12, 6-7 AAC) in an AAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Shockers defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 81-60, while the Tigers beat the Tulane Green Wave 102-76.
Memphis played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 33.5) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 17.5). For those same stats, Tulane put up marks of 23.9 and 16.8, respectively. The Shockers, on the other hand, had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.595 (above their season average of 0.466) and had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 15.7). Dexter Dennis had a solid game for Wichita State with 18 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Memphis rallied around Jeremiah Martin, who had 43 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Kyvon Davenport led the Tigers to an 85-74 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. Memphis was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Tigers made 25 of their 31 free throws (80.6 percent), while the Shockers were just 6-6 (100.0 percent).
Look for Wichita State to dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Shockers rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Memphis ranks 270th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State Shockers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Memphis ranks 17th in steals per game (8.5) while Wichita State ranks 207th (4.8).
- The Tigers rank 59th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Shockers rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Memphis blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 80th in the country. Wichita State ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Shockers rank 52nd in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Tigers rank 240th (15.4).
- Wichita State ranks 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Memphis ranks 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (7.6 below their season average).
