The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-2) will travel to FedExForum to clash with the Memphis Tigers (3-4). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Memphis Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers were beaten by the 20th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 78-67, while the Jackrabbits dismantled the UNI Panthers, 82-50.
South Dakota State played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.531 (above their season average of 0.261) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.569). UNI was 0.103 and 0.379, respectively, for those same stats. Memphis, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 34.9). Memphis’ Tyler Harris had a solid performance, recording 17 points. South Dakota State, meanwhile, received a boost from Mike Daum, who had 24 points and 11 rebounds.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Dating back to last season, the Tigers rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), while South Dakota State ranks 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).
South Dakota State vs. Memphis Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Memphis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- South Dakota State ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Memphis ranks 267th (7.4).
- The Jackrabbits rank 24th in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Tigers rank 202nd (35.1).
- South Dakota State ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Memphis ranks 199th (3.8).
- The Jackrabbits rank 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Tigers rank 273rd (19.0).
- South Dakota State ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Memphis ranks 246th (14.5).
