The Memphis Tigers and Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles get their seasons started at FedExForum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Memphis is a 14-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 151.5 points.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Prediction
Neither team made the tournament last season. Tennessee Tech went 19-14 in the regular season while Memphis finished 21-13.
It might be an error-filled game for the Memphis offense. In the 2017-18 season, Memphis ranked 303rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Tennessee Tech forced the 55th-most turnovers in the country (20.9 percent).
Last season, the Golden Eagles had records of 19-14 straight up (SU) and 14-10 against the spread (ATS). Of Tennessee Tech’s 24 games that accepted bets last year, 15 finished under the O/U total.
The Tigers were 21-13 SU last season, but were just 12-14-1 ATS. Converse to Tennessee Tech, games including Memphis finished over the projected point total 51.9 percent of the time.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Memphis Tigers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tennessee Tech averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the country. Memphis ranks 231st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Tigers rank 70th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 243rd (36.6).
Tennessee Tech averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Tigers average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 203rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Tennessee Tech ranks 186th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Memphis ranks 265th (18.6).
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