The Tennessee State Tigers (3-7) and the Memphis Tigers (6-5), who both like to play up-tempo, will square off at FedExForum. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Prediction
In Tennessee State’s last matchup, they were topped by the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-79. Lipscomb was successful at getting and making free throws. They made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent), while Tennessee State was 11-13 (84.6 percent). Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Memphis was victorious over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in its last outing, 76-61. Memphis’ 15.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a rate of 28.6. Kyvon Davenport was the game’s top scorer with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field.
Jeremiah Martin has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Memphis.
Tennessee State at Memphis Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee State ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Memphis ranks 171st (14.7).
Tennessee State ranks 31st in steals per game (8.3) while Memphis ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Tennessee State ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Memphis ranks 132nd (22.5).
Memphis ranks 70th in blocks per game (3.7) while Tennessee State ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Memphis ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (38.2) while Tennessee State ranks 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
Bettings Trends:
Tennessee State’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, Memphis has scored an average of 79.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
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