The Memphis Tigers (4-4) clash with the UAB Blazers (6-2) at FedExForum. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
UAB Blazers at Memphis Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Blazers’ last matchup, they topped the Mercer Bears, 75-67. The Blazers had a much better free throw rate (0.537 vs. 0.322) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 25.6). Zack Bryant fueled UAB with 12 points and five assists.
The Tigers beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in their last game, 76-61. Memphis’ turnover percentage was their largest 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 game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field.
The Blazers won the sole contest against the Tigers last season, 71-56. The Blazers made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 17.5).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Tigers rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), while UAB ranks 51st in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent) since last season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UAB ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.8) while Memphis ranks 229th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
The Tigers rank 122nd in steals per game (6.4) while the Blazers rank 218th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
UAB ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Memphis ranks 78th (33.4).
The Blazers average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 189th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Memphis ranks 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3) while UAB ranks 258th (24.9).
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