The Memphis Tigers (15-10, 7-5 AAC) will be at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena to take on the UCF Knights (18-5, 8-3 AAC) in an AAC matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Memphis Tigers vs. UCF Knights ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Knights defeated the South Florida Bulls 78-65, while the Tigers beat the East Carolina Pirates 79-69.
The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.516, had a phenomenal mark of 0.620 and had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.269). UCF, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.568 (above their season average of 0.301) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.531). South Florida was 0.246 and 0.447, respectively, for those same stats. Tacko Fall played a pivotal role for UCF with 21 points, nine rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, Memphis received a boost from Jeremiah Martin, who had 31 points.
In their first matchup this year, Raynere Thornton led the Tigers to a 77-57 win. He recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Memphis out-rebounded UCF. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 16) and total rebounds (46 vs. 28).
The aggressive UCF offense might be living from the free throw line in this contest. The Knights currently rank fifth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.310, while Memphis ranks 316th in FTA rate allowed (0.282). It will also be a battle of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Tigers rank 10th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Knights rank 310th.
Memphis Tigers at UCF Knights Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ucf, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UCF averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Memphis ranks 177th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Tigers rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Knights rank 254th (19.1).
- Memphis averages 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. UCF ranks 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- The Tigers rank 19th in steals per game (8.5) while the Knights rank 137th (6.2).
- UCF ranks 111th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while Memphis ranks 225th (15.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Knights have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, UCF has defeated opponents by an average of 8.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
