Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers Prediction, 1/14/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers

Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024

Location: Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS

TV: ESPN

The Memphis Tigers (14-2) are hitting the road to Charles Koch Arena on Sunday where they will take on the Wichita State Shockers (8-7).

The Memphis Tigers stepped onto the hardwood against UTSA and notched a win by a score of 107-101 in their last contest. Memphis ended the game having earned a 53.2% field goal percentage (33 out of 62) and buried 11 out of their 23 shots from 3-point land. From the free throw line, the Tigers buried 30 of their 43 tries for a percentage of 69.8%. When it comes to hauling in rebounds, they earned 40 with 9 of them being offensive. They also recorded 18 assists for the contest as well as forcing the other team into 7 turnovers and earning 5 steals. With regard to defense, Memphis allowed their opponent to shoot 44.7% from the floor on 34 out of 76 shooting. UTSA recorded 20 assists and had 4 steals in the game. On top of that, UTSA snagged 30 rebounds (4 offensive, 26 defensive), but didn't have a block. UTSA walked away from this one shooting 76.2% at the free throw line by burying 16 of 21 attempts. They also made 17 out of their 45 tries from 3-point land. In reference to personal fouls, the Tigers ended up with 18 while UTSA totaled 29 personal fouls.

David Jones is a guy who played a role in the matchup. He finished shooting 44.4% from the floor and also dished out 1 assist. He played 36 minutes and collected 11 rebounds. He scored 26 points on 8 out of 18 shooting.

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Memphis comes into this contest with a record of 14-2 this year. They turn it over 13.3 times per game and as a basketball team are committing 17.1 fouls per contest. As a unit, Memphis is grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game and has 209 assists this year, which has them ranked 208th in the nation in terms of passing the ball. The Tigers are shooting 34.0% on shots from distance (123 of 362) and 74.0% from the free throw line. They have an average of 79.9 points per game (63rd in D-1) while shooting 45.5% from the field.

Defensively, the Tigers are able to force 14.1 turnovers every game and they draw 20.0 personal fouls. They give up 31.5% on shots from beyond the arc and they rank 243rd in the country in PPG allowed (73.6). The Tigers are allowing a field goal percentage of 40.6% (419 of 1,033) and they surrender 37.7 boards per contest as a basketball team. They rank 272nd in college hoops in allowing assists with 223 relinquished so far this year.

In their last game, the Wichita State Shockers went home defeated by a final of 68-61 against Temple. In the matter of rebounding, Wichita State allowed Temple to get 37 overall (8 on the offensive glass). They finished the game shooting 32.4% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 12 of 37 and finished the contest at 6 of 9 from the free throw line (66.7%). The Shockers permitted Temple to knock down 25 out of 66 tries from the field which had them at 37.9% for the matchup. When this game wrapped up, the Shockers shot 25 for 65 from the field which gave them a percentage of 38.5%. With regard to shooting from distance, Wichita State converted 4 of 15 tries (26.7%). They were able to make 7 of the free throws for a clip of 63.6%. Temple committed 12 personal fouls for this game which took the Shockers to the free throw line for a total of 11 attempts. They turned the ball over 18 times, while recording 12 steals in the game. The Shockers were able to corral 29 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards for a total of 42 in this contest.

Kenny Pohto pitched in for the Shockers in this game. He recorded 14 points in his 27 mins on the court and totaled 3 assists for the matchup. He converted 4 of 9 for the contest giving him a rate of 44.4%, and earned 6 rebounds.

Wichita State has a mark of 8-7 this season. When it comes to executing on offense, the Shockers are shooting 43.4% from the field, which ranks 255th in D-1. Wichita State has totaled 1,102 points on the season (73.5 per contest) and they pull down 42.7 rebounds per game. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 11.8 times per game (299th in the country) and they are turning it over 12.2 times per game. The Shockers commit 14.8 fouls every game while shooting 68.0% from the charity stripe.

The Wichita State defense gives up 30.2% on shots from distance (125 of 414) and opponents are making 73.7% of their free throw attempts. They allow 13.9 dimes and 36.5 rebounds on a nightly basis, which ranks 271st and 258th in college hoops. The Shockers defensively are ranked 183rd in college basketball in PPG given up with 71.7. They are forcing their opponents into 10.3 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 40.0% from the field (43rd in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Memphis

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