The Memphis Tigers (13-7, 5-2 AAC) will be at the Donald Reynolds Center to clash against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (12-9, 2-6 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNews at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Memphis Tigers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Hurricane were beaten by the 17th-ranked Houston Cougars, 77-65, while the Tigers dismantled the UCF Knights, 77-57.
Memphis played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 56.8 (above their season average of 33.5) and a free throw rate of 0.169 (below their season average of 0.285). UCF put up marks of 32.4 and 0.121, respectively, for those same stats. Tulsa, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.188). Jeriah Horne fueled Tulsa with 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Raynere Thornton led the way for Memphis, contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Tigers captured this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the last contest, Memphis won 67-64. Memphis had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.429). Tulsa, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 24.4). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The aggressive Tulsa offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Golden Hurricane rank sixth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.319, while Memphis ranks 286th in FTA rate allowed (0.266). Additionally, the Tigers are among the country’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 percent). The Golden Hurricane, meanwhile, rank 265th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
Memphis Tigers at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Memphis ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Tulsa ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- The Tigers rank 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Golden Hurricane rank 264th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- Tulsa ranks 164th in blocks per game (2.4) while Memphis ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Tigers rank 17th in steals per game (8.7) while the Golden Hurricane rank 177th (5.4).
- Memphis ranks 31st in assists per game (16.1) while Tulsa ranks 156th (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Hurricane’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
