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Memphis goes on the road to face Wichita State on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. This American Athletic Conference game will be televised on ESPN2. Memphis comes in 9-9 and has struggled away from home at 1-5, while Wichita State is 12-8 and has played solid basketball in this building at 9-4.
Wichita State is favored by 3.5 with a total of 145.5. The spread is basically asking if Wichita State’s home edge and rebounding advantage show up enough to justify laying a possession and a half. The total suggests a mid-tempo game where both teams land somewhere in the low to mid 70s, but the pace and game script could pull it lower if Wichita State controls the half court.
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Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Tigers | +155 | +3.5 (-108) | O 145.5 |
| Wichita State Shockers | -199 | -3.5 (-116) | U 145.5 |
Memphis Tigers Betting Form
Memphis is coming off a loss to Tulsa, and that’s the kind of result that keeps them in the “unpredictable” category. The talent is there, but the consistency isn’t, especially on the road. Ashton Hardaway scoring 18 on strong efficiency is the bright spot, and Dug McDaniel adding 13 with a few assists matters because Memphis is at its best when the guard play is organized rather than frantic.
From a betting angle, Memphis’ most reliable trait is rebounding. They grab 37.2 boards per game, which gives them a way to survive cold shooting stretches. If Memphis is going to cover +3.5 in a tough road environment, it probably needs to win or at least stay close on the glass and avoid the empty possessions that lead to home-run runs for the home team. The 1-5 road record is the red flag, but the short spread also tells you the market isn’t fully buying Wichita State as a true step above.
If you want a clean way to track how Memphis has performed recently, especially in road and underdog spots, the Memphis stats and results hub is a good place to keep it straight.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Form
Wichita State just beat East Carolina 77-60, and it was the type of game that fits how they win. Physical, controlled, and balanced enough that they don’t need a perfect shooting night. Kenyon Giles’ 27 points stands out, but what matters more for this matchup is the overall rebounding edge and how Wichita State tends to dictate possessions at home.
The Shockers are a strong rebounding team at 41.2 boards per game, ranking 32nd nationally, and that can be the deciding factor here because Memphis wants to compete on the glass too. If Wichita State controls defensive rebounds, it can limit Memphis’ second chances and force them to score in the half court. That’s where Memphis has been shakier this season, especially away from home.
The 9-4 home record is not a coincidence. Wichita State tends to start games with more defensive intensity in this building, and if Memphis begins the way it has in some of its road spots, falling behind early can force it into a shot-making game, which isn’t the profile I want to bet on.
Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup Breakdown
This matchup feels like a battle for possession quality. Memphis has enough talent to score, but it’s far more comfortable when it can run or get second chances. Wichita State’s best path is to keep Memphis out of transition, control the glass, and turn this into a half-court game where every shot is contested.
If Memphis wins the rebounding battle or even keeps it close, it has a real chance to win outright at +155 because the spread is small. If Wichita State wins the glass decisively, it should cover -3.5 because it will force Memphis into more one-and-done trips. That’s also where the total leans Under. Fewer second chances usually means fewer possessions that end in points.
The total at 145.5 is reasonable, but I lean Under if Wichita State dictates pace. A game like 72-68 gets you close but still lands under. The Over path is Memphis getting hot from three or forcing Wichita State into a faster game through turnovers and runouts. If it becomes an up-and-down game, 145.5 is reachable, but the environment and Wichita State’s style suggest the slower script is more likely. The sports betting strategy guide is a useful reminder of how rebounding and game state can quietly be more important than raw scoring averages for totals.
Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Wichita State -3.5. The home edge is meaningful, and the rebounding advantage is the matchup lever that can turn a close game into a comfortable one. Memphis can absolutely compete, but with the road record sitting at 1-5, I’m not eager to back them in a short underdog spot unless I’m getting a bigger number.
On the total, I lean Under 145.5. Wichita State’s preferred game is slower and more physical, and if it controls the glass, it can limit Memphis’ best path to easy points. Memphis can still score enough to keep it interesting, but I don’t think this needs to become a 78-75 game for Wichita State to cover.
Best Bet: Under 145.5.
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AAC games can be tricky because team profiles swing hard based on travel, venue, and game script. That’s why it helps to compare multiple opinions across the slate rather than forcing action on a single televised matchup.
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