Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The Memphis Tigers (2-1) will be in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House when they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-1). The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Yale Bulldogs 109-102, while the Cowboys beat the Charleston Cougars 70-58.

The Cowboys had a much better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.117) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.569 vs. 0.425). Meanwhile, Memphis dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.514 and a turnover percentage of 14.2. Yale was 0.314 and 23.2, respectively, for those same stats. Jeremiah Martin played a key role for Memphis with 20 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State received a boost from Michael Weathers, who put up 16 points.

Expect Memphis to own the offensive glass in this meeting. Since last season, the Tigers rank 14th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while Oklahoma State ranks 300th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent). ,

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Oklahoma State ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Memphis ranks 278th (19.2).
  • The Cowboys average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 185th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Cowboys rank 92nd in assists allowed per game (12.4) while the Tigers rank 253rd (14.6).
  • Oklahoma State averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. Memphis ranks 253rd in steals allowed per game (7.3).