The Memphis Tigers (14-5, 3-3 AAC), 2-point favorites, will be at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena to square off against the UCF Knights (11-8, 2-5 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 136 points and it can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Memphis Tigers at UCF Knights ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Knights fell to the Wichita State Shockers, 87-79, while the Tigers were defeated by the SMU Mustangs, 74-70.
Memphis had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 17.0) while UCF had a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.3). Ceasar DeJesus had a solid game for UCF with 16 points. Precious Achiuwa, meanwhile had a solid performance for Memphis, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Tigers edged out the Knights in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, Memphis won 79-55. Memphis out-rebounded UCF. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. 8), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 22) and total rebounds (41 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of UCF will square off against the stingy defense of Memphis. The Knights currently rank 223rd in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are seventh in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Tigers rank 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 percent), while the Knights rank 266th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.1 percent).
Memphis Tigers at UCF Knights Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Memphis ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.7) while UCF ranks 185th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- The Tigers rank fourth in blocks per game (6.5) while the Knights rank 109th (3.3).
- UCF ranks 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Memphis ranks 156th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- The Tigers rank 59th in assists per game (14.8) while the Knights rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Memphis ranks 25th in steals per game (8.6) while UCF ranks 137th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 7.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Memphis has defeated opponents by an average of 10.5 points.
