The Memphis Tigers (12-7, 4-2 AAC) will try to continue their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the UCF Knights (15-3, 5-1 AAC) at FedExForum. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
UCF Knights at Memphis Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Knights’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Tulane Green Wave, 75-50. The Knights forced 19 turnovers and held the Green Wave to an effective field goal percentage of 0.361 (below their season average of 0.484). With 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Aubrey Dawkins was the top scorer from either team.
The Tigers were beaten by the Temple Owls in their last matchup, 85-76. Getting to the free throw line was one of Temple’s largest advantages. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Memphis had 30. With 28 points on 8-for-18 shooting, Jeremiah Martin was the game’s leading scorer.
Opposite paces will be on display in this meeting. Memphis likes to play fast (sixth in possessions per game), while UCF likes to grind-it-out (305th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Knights rank 52nd in turnover percentage (16.9 percent), while the Tigers rank 38th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
After the Knights won both meetings against the Tigers last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, UCF won 68-64. UCF had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.461). Memphis, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (17-19; 89.5 percent).
UCF Knights at Memphis Tigers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – UCF, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UCF averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Tigers rank 14th in steals per game (8.8) while the Knights rank 124th (6.2).
Memphis ranks 33rd in assists per game (16.2) while UCF ranks 139th (13.5).
The Knights rank 65th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Tigers rank 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
Memphis ranks 156th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while UCF ranks 242nd (19.6).
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The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 11.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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