The Memphis Tigers (13-10, 5-5 AAC) welcome the Connecticut Huskies (13-10, 4-6 AAC) to FedExForum. The Huskies will try to put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Connecticut Huskies vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Tigers were beaten by the 25th-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats, 69-64, while the Huskies were blown out by the Temple Owls, 81-63.
Connecticut had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 33.5) while Memphis had a better effective field goal percentage (0.536 vs. 0.491). Memphis was lifted by Kyvon Davenport, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Christian Vital, meanwhile played a key role for Connecticut with 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Memphis won 83-79. Memphis had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.3 vs. 35.7). Connecticut, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (19-25; 76.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Huskies’ Vital has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 17 points,6.6 rebounds,3.4 assists,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Martin has averaged 20 points,6.0 assists,3.0 steals during that same time frame for the Tigers.
This game should be a matchup of contrasting styles. Memphis has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (eighth in possessions per game), while Connecticut has been more half-court-oriented (119th in possessions per game). Also, the Huskies could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 44th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.7 percent. The Tigers, meanwhile, rank 264th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Connecticut Huskies vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Connecticut ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Memphis ranks 220th (24.5).
- The Huskies average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the country. The Tigers rank 209th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Connecticut averages 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 88th in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- The Huskies rank 25th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Tigers rank 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- Connecticut ranks 93rd in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Memphis ranks 229th (15.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Memphis has defeated opponents by an average of 5.0 points.
