The 13th-ranked Memphis Tigers (2-0), 1-point underdogs, will battle against the 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks (2-0) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 149 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Memphis Tigers vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Ducks defeated the Boise State Broncos 106-75, while the Tigers beat the UIC Flames 92-46.
Memphis dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.722 and a free throw rate of 0.259. For those same stats, UIC was 0.306 and 0.129, respectively. Meanwhile, Oregon’s 0.808 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Boise State, who had a rate of 0.476. Payton Pritchard put together a good outing for Oregon with 19 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, James Wiseman had a good game for Memphis, contributing 17 points, nine rebounds and five blocks.
Points could be at a premium in this contest between two of the NCAA’s top defenses. Oregon ranks 26th in defensive efficiency (95.4) and Memphis is 59th (98.0) since the 2018-19 season. It will also be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the up-tempo Tigers rank 11th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Ducks rank 327th.
Memphis Tigers vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Oregon ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Memphis ranks 265th (7.6).
- The Tigers rank 159th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Ducks rank 248th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- Memphis averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Oregon ranks 57th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6).
- The Ducks rank 56th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Tigers rank 233rd (4.4).
- Oregon ranks 71st in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Memphis ranks 239th (14.5).
