The 11th-ranked Memphis Tigers (9-1) and the Jackson State Tigers (3-8) face off at FedExForum. Memphis will look to prolong its seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. Memphis defeated the 19th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 51-47, while Jackson State beat the Portland Pilots 73-63.
Jackson State played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.9 (better than their season average of 15.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 25.3). Portland recorded marks of 27.4 and 23.3, respectively, for those same stats. Memphis, on the other hand, held Tennessee to an effective field goal percentage of 0.283 (below their season average of 0.506). Precious Achiuwa played well for Memphis with eight points and 13 rebounds. Tristan Jarrett had a good outing for Jackson State, recording 31 points and six rebounds.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Memphis Tigers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Memphis ranks 13th in rebounds per game (42.0) while Jackson State ranks 252nd (30.1).
- Memphis ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.5) while Jackson State ranks 174th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Jackson State averages 9.8 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. Memphis ranks 113th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Memphis ranks second in blocks per game (6.7) while Jackson State ranks 105th (3.1).
- Jackson State ranks 48th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Memphis ranks 151st (22.8).
Bettings Trends:
- Jackson State has scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Jackson State has lost by an average of 6.0 points.
- During their last five games, Memphis has scored an average of 71.4 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
