Georgia Bulldogs vs. Memphis Tigers ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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It will be a battle between two outstanding offenses when the ninth-ranked Memphis Tigers (12-1) meet the Georgia Bulldogs (9-3) at FedExForum. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers were victorious over the Tulane Green Wave 84-73, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Austin Peay Governors 78-48.

The Bulldogs, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.521, had a phenomenal mark of 0.625 and held the Governors to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 34.0). The Tigers, meanwhile, held the Green Wave to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 25.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.525). D.J. Jeffries played a key role for Memphis with 14 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Rayshaun Hammonds, meanwhile led the way for Georgia, recording 17 points and six rebounds.

There could be a fair amount of transition action in this contest that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Memphis currently ranks 19th in possessions per game (75.6) and Georgia is 18th (75.9).

Georgia Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Memphis ranks ninth in rebounds per game (42.2) while Georgia ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • The Tigers average 6.9 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 79th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • Georgia averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. Memphis ranks 130th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
  • The Bulldogs average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. The Tigers rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • Memphis ranks 40th in assists per game (15.6) while Georgia ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.6, up from 18.5 for the season.