UCF Knights vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Prediction 03/15/19

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The Memphis Tigers (20-12, 12-7 AAC) will be in the American Athletic Conference Tournament at FedExForum when they challenge the UCF Knights (23-7, 13-5 AAC). The game will air on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

UCF Knights at Memphis Tigers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Tigers were victorious over the Tulane Green Wave, 83-68, while the Knights fell to the Temple Owls, 67-62.

Memphis dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.310 (above their season average of 0.265) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.518). Tulane was 0.116 and 0.435, respectively, for those same stats. UCF, meanwhile, held Temple to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 26.6). Jeremiah Martin was a key piece for Memphis with 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds. UCF, meanwhile, received a boost from Aubrey Dawkins, who finished with 36 points and 11 rebounds.

Contrasting styles will be on display in this showdown. Memphis prefers to play up-tempo (10th in possessions per game), while UCF is more half-court-oriented (312th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Knights, who rank seventh in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.303), will face off against the Tigers, who rank 308th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.273).

UCF Knights vs. Memphis Tigers Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UCF ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Memphis ranks 218th (8.0).
  • The Tigers rank 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Knights rank 269th (19.2).
  • UCF averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Knights average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. The Tigers rank 190th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • UCF ranks 99th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while Memphis ranks 243rd (15.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 5.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average).