The Memphis Tigers (7-5) take on the Florida A&M Rattlers (3-11) at FedExForum. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Florida A&M Rattlers at Memphis Tigers Free Prediction
In the Rattlers’ last matchup, they topped the Jacksonville Dolphins, 65-50. Florida A&M’s 0.547 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Jacksonville, who had a rate of 0.298. Florida A&M received a boost from Tracy Hector, who finished with 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Tigers defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in their last outing, 76-61. Memphis’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Tennessee Tech. The Tigers had a rate of 15.1, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 28.6. Kyvon Davenport was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field.
Jeremiah Martin has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Memphis.
It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down Tigers will look to push the slower-paced Rattlers. The Tigers rank eighth in possessions per game while the Rattlers are 344th. Additionally, the Rattlers rank 303rd in turnover percentage (21.7 percent), while the Tigers rank 27th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.6 percent).
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Memphis ranks 55th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Florida A&M ranks 246th (29.9).
The Tigers rank 38th in assists per game (16.3) while the Rattlers rank 199th (11.2).
Florida A&M ranks 40th in steals per game (8.0) while Memphis ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
The Rattlers rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Tigers rank 151st (23.6).
Memphis blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 58th in the country. Florida A&M ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Rattlers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 8.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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