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Wichita State vs. Memphis prediction: Why Memphis is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Wichita State vs Memphis predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Memphis and Wichita State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at FedExForum on Thursday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Memphis a slight edge with a 53% win probability over Wichita State.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Wichita State vs. Memphis matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Wichita State vs. Memphis prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Wichita State and Memphis 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Memphis a 53% chance of defeating Wichita State. Our predicted final score has Memphis winning 74-73.
According to our model, Wichita State (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Wichita State vs. Memphis odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wichita State | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | o148.5 (-110) | u148.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wichita State vs. Memphis picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wichita State +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Memphis | -125 |
| Total | Under 148.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wichita State +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Wichita State vs. Memphis game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Memphis and Wichita State at FedExForum is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wichita State vs. Memphis
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: FedExForum
Conclusion
We predict Memphis, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Wichita State on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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