The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (2-8) look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Memphis Tigers (8-3) at FedExForum. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 23, 2017.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Memphis Tigers Free Prediction
The last time the Greyhounds played, they topped the Drexel Dragons, 66-62. Loyola Maryland’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Drexel. The Greyhounds had a rate of 0.212 (below their season average of 0.237), while the Dragons posted a mark of 0.083 (below their season average of 0.285). Cam Gregory had a good outing for Loyola Maryland, finishing with eight points and 16 rebounds.
The Tigers were victorious over the Siena Saints in their last contest, 70-66. The Tigers made 26 of their 37 free throws (70.3 percent), while the Saints had a turnover percentage of 24.5 (above their season average of 19.0). Kyvon Davenport was Memphis’ leading scorer with 16 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The aggressive Memphis offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Tigers rank 25th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.313, while Loyola Maryland is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 197th-ranked FTA rate of 0.239).
Chuck Champion has averaged 17.3 points and 2.0 steals over the last five games for Loyola Maryland.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Memphis Tigers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Memphis ranks 56th in blocks per game (4.5) while Loyola Maryland ranks 172nd in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
The Tigers rank 224th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while the Greyhounds rank 264th (16.9).
Loyola Maryland averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Memphis ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
