The Memphis Tigers (1-1) meet the Yale Bulldogs (1-0) at FedExForum. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Yale Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they beat the California Golden Bears, 76-59. Yale’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over California. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.567, while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.373. Azar Swain played a pivotal role for Yale with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Tigers lost to the No. 22 LSU Tigers in their last matchup, 85-76. LSU’s 0.579 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Memphis, who had a rate of 0.484. Tyler Harris had a good game for Memphis, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The aggressive Memphis offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Since the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 26th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.291, while Yale has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 208th-ranked FTA rate of 0.242).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Yale averages 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 242nd in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Bulldogs rank 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Tigers rank 264th (19.1).
Yale ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Memphis ranks 180th (3.6).
The Bulldogs average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 261st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Memphis ranks 211th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Yale ranks 226th (34.1).
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