It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (12-9, 2-6 AAC) welcome the Memphis Tigers (13-7, 5-2 AAC) to the Donald Reynolds Center. The game will air on ESPNews at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Memphis Tigers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after blowing out the UCF Knights in their last game, 77-57. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.5, had a phenomenal mark of 56.8, while the Knights had a free throw rate of 0.121 (below their season average of 0.305). Raynere Thornton led the way for Memphis, contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Golden Hurricane played, they lost to the No. 17 Houston Cougars, 77-65. Houston’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Cougars had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. three), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 21) and total rebounds (49 vs. 24). With 15 points and five rebounds, Jeriah Horne put together a solid performance for Tulsa.
The physical Tulsa offense could be living from the foul line in this meeting. The Golden Hurricane rank sixth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.319, while Memphis ranks 286th in FTA rate allowed (0.266). Furthermore, the Tigers rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 percent), while the Golden Hurricane rank 265th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
After the Tigers won two out of three meetings against the Golden Hurricane last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Memphis won 67-64. Memphis had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.429). Tulsa, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 24.4).
Memphis Tigers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Memphis averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Tulsa ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Tigers rank 17th in steals per game (8.7) while the Golden Hurricane rank 177th (5.4).
Memphis ranks 31st in assists per game (16.1) while Tulsa ranks 156th (12.9).
The Tigers average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 147th in the nation. The Golden Hurricane rank 264th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
Tulsa ranks 164th in blocks per game (2.4) while Memphis ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 7.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
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