Expect a shootout when the 13th-ranked Memphis Tigers (8-1) meet the 19th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (7-1) at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game will air on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Memphis Tigers at Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Volunteers dismantled the Florida A&M Rattlers 72-43, while the Tigers were victorious over the UAB Blazers 65-57.
The Tigers forced 23 turnovers and had a better free throw rate (0.259 vs. 0.216). Meanwhile, Tennessee dominated every stat category in their game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 30.5) and a free throw rate of 0.382 (above their season average of 0.280). For those same stats, Florida A&M was 15.6 and 0.200, respectively. Tennessee was lifted by Olivier Nkamhoua, who contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Precious Achiuwa was a key piece for Memphis with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Volunteers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 102-92. Tennessee was successful at getting and making free throws. The Volunteers made 39 of their 46 free throws (84.8 percent), while the Tigers were 16-22 (72.7 percent).
The high-octane offense of Tennessee will square off against the mid-tier defense of Memphis. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Volunteers rank 12th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 125th in defensive efficiency. The Volunteers should have the edge on that end of the court.
Memphis Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tennessee ranks ninth in assists per game (17.5) while Memphis ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Tigers rank 43rd in steals per game (8.2) while the Volunteers rank 143rd (6.0).
- Memphis ranks 150th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Tennessee ranks 227th (19.1).
- The Volunteers rank 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Tigers rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Tennessee averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. Memphis ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
