Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Prediction 12/29/18

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The Florida A&M Rattlers (3-11) will travel to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Tigers (7-5). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 76-61, while the Rattlers beat the Jacksonville Dolphins 65-50.

The Rattlers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.298) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 35.9). The Tigers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 28.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.459 vs. 0.404). Kyvon Davenport played a pivotal role for Memphis with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Florida A&M was led by Tracy Hector, who contributed 11 points and eight rebounds.

Jeremiah Martin has been playing at a high level as of late for Memphis, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

This contest should be a showdown of conflicting styles. Memphis prefers to play up-tempo (eighth in possessions per game), while Florida A&M is slower-paced (344th in possessions per game). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the offense of the Rattlers, which ranks 303rd in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Tigers, which forces the 27th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.6 percent).

Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Memphis Tigers Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Memphis, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Memphis ranks 55th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Florida A&M ranks 246th (29.9).
  • The Rattlers rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Tigers rank 151st (23.6).
  • Memphis ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.0) while Florida A&M ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Tigers rank 38th in assists per game (16.3) while the Rattlers rank 199th (11.2).
  • Florida A&M ranks 40th in steals per game (8.0) while Memphis ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (8.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
  • The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 8.7 for the season.