SMU Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers 1/26/23 – SMU will travel from Texas to Memphis to face the Tigers in an attempt to extend their winning streak to three consecutive AAC games. SMU just came off a heartbreaking loss to Wichita State, in which the Mustangs won from 11 down with less than four minutes remaining. The NCAA basketball odds are updated online and the Memphis Tigers seem to have the advantage in this game.
SMU Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers
Date & Time: Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: FedExForum
TV: ESP2
SMU Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers Betting Odds
SMU
Moneyline: +800
Spread: +14.5 (-110)
Total: 144.5 over (-110)
Memphis
Moneyline: -1250
Spread: -14.5 (-110)
Total: 144.5 under (-110)
SMU Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers Analysis
SMU Mustangs has been on the wrong side of many games lately. They lost their last two games by four points. The offensive woes of the Mustangs against Wichita State were evident. Although they were able to tie it on occasion, their offense was unable to score. SMU averages 68.7 points per contest and has surpassed that mark in two of their last games. The Mustangs shoot 41.9% from the floor, which is among the lowest 70 in the nation. SMU allows 72.6 points per match on the defensive side of the court. The opposition has been shooting at a rate of 43.1% and they have been hitting 33% from the distance. As opponents shoot less than 60% at the rim, the interior defense of the Mustangs has been quite solid.
The Bearcats were dominated by Memphis Tigers. The Tigers only allowed four points in the first six minutes. Memphis was strong from the perimeter and held Cincinnati to 25% from long range. Memphis won the rebound contest 34-31 but was allowed to take 11 offensive boards. Memphis was able to score well at the charity stripe. They connected on 20 out of 24 attempts. Williams and Kendric, who each scored more than 20, carried the Tigers. The bench scored 12 more points. The Tigers average 78.9 points per match and have scored 88 in four conference games. The Tigers shoot 47.2% from the floor. This ranks 33rd in the nation. The Tigers allow 71.8 points per game on the defensive end. In two of their three most recent contests Memphis held opponents to less than 70 points. The opponents are shooting 39.1% from the floor, which is 15th in the nation.
SMU Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers Against the Spread
Southern Methodist are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Southern Methodist’s last 7 games. Southern Methodist are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. Southern Methodist are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games against Memphis. Southern Methodist are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games against Memphis.
Memphis are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis’ last 12 games. Memphis are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’ last 6 games against Southern Methodist. Memphis are 15-0 SU in their last 15 games at home.
SMU Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers Free Pick
The Tiger defense is aggressive on the perimeter, and they have been able turn their steals into quick scores. Although Memphis has been struggling on defense lately, college basketball betting lines predict that they will be able to hold SMU off the board due to their advantage on low blocks.
Free Pick: Memphis Tigers -14.5
