Memphis vs. Wichita State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 26

The Memphis Tigers (12-15, 7-7 AAC) play the Wichita State Shockers (18-10, 10-5 AAC) on February 26, 2026 at FedExForum. The Shockers are underdogs by a 1.5-point margin despite entering the matchup winners of four in a row with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. The matchup has a point total of 147.5.

In its last time out, Memphis lost 78-67 to UAB on Sunday. In Memphis' loss, Dug McDaniel led the way with a team-high 19 points (adding one rebound and three assists). Wichita State enters this matchup on the heels of a 69-57 win against Temple on Saturday. In Wichita State's win, Kenyon Giles led the team with 27 points (adding five rebounds and one assist).

Memphis vs. Wichita State Odds and Game Time

• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
• Spread favorite: Memphis -1.5
• Moneyline favorite: Memphis -120
• Moneyline underdog: Wichita State -102
• Over/Under: 147.5 points

How to watch Memphis vs. Wichita State

• TV Channel: ESPN2
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Betting the Over/Under: Memphis vs. Wichita State

• A total of 15 of Memphis' games this season have gone over Thursday's over/under of 147.5 points.
• In Wichita State's 27 games this season, nine finished with more combined points than Thursday's over/under of 147.5.
• Together, the two teams combine for 151.6 points per game, 4.1 points more than the over/under of 147.5 for this matchup.
• These two teams surrender a combined 144.7 points per game, 2.8 less than this contest's over/under.
• Memphis has seen a 148.6 average over/under in its games this season, 1.1 points more than the over/under in this contest.
• A difference of 0.1 points separates the average over/under in Wichita State's games (147.6 points) and this game's over/under (147.5).

Betting the Spread: Memphis vs. Wichita State

• Memphis has 13 wins against the spread in 27 games this year.
• The Tigers have been favored by 1.5 points or more 14 times this season and are 7-7 ATS in those contests.
• Wichita State has played 27 games, with 17 wins against the spread.
• This year, the Shockers have an ATS record of 5-4 in their nine games as an underdog of 1.5 points or more.
• Memphis is 10-4 overall, and 9-5 against the spread, at home.
• At home, Memphis is 7-5 ATS as a 1.5-point favorite or greater.
• On the road, Wichita State is 5-4 overall and 5-4 against the spread.
• Wichita State has one win ATS (1-2) as 1.5-point underdogs or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Memphis vs. Wichita State

• Memphis has won 10, or 71.4%, of the 14 games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season.
• The Tigers have a record of 10-4, a 71.4% win rate, when favored by -120 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for Memphis.
• Wichita State has come away with three wins in the nine contests it has been listed as the moneyline underdog this season.
• This year, the Shockers have won two of eight games when listed as at least -102 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Wichita State has a 50.5% chance of walking away with the win.