Virginia (6-4) vs Memphis (8-2)
Game Info: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm (John Paul Jones Arena)
Betting Odds: Virginia +4.5 / Memphis -4.5 --- Over/Under: 130.5
The Memphis Tigers vs Virginia Cavaliers
Game Preview!
The Memphis Tigers are heading over to face the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, December 18th at the John Paul Jones Arena. Let's dive into this matchup from a betting angle and figure out the top bets for the game. Here's our take on the Memphis Tigers vs Virginia Cavaliers showdown.
The Virginia Cavaliers Team Preview!
The Virginia Cavaliers have a 6-4 record this season and are coming off a 54-41 win over Bethune Cookman. The Cavaliers are 3-7 against the spread, and 4-6 in over/under, while having a 5-0 home record.
On offense, Virginia is scoring around 61.4 points each game, putting them at 355th in the country. On defense, they're doing much better, letting in only 60.2 points per game, which is the 13th best in the nation. The Cavaliers are hitting 43.8% of their shots from the field, ranking them 234th, and they're sinking 38.1% of their three-pointers, which is 44th. They're making 72.9% of their free throws, placing them at 139th, and they're pulling down 32.5 rebounds per game, which is 328th.
The Memphis Tigers Team Preview!
The Memphis Tigers have an 8-2 record this season and are coming off an 87-82 win in Clemson. The Tigers are 7-3 against the spread, and 7-3 in over/under, while having a 2-0 road record.
On the offensive side, Memphis is putting up an average of 81.1 points per game, which places them 68th in the country. On defense, they're giving up 77.1 points per game, ranking 303rd. The Tigers are hitting 47.3% of their shots from the field (98th) and an impressive 44.3% from three-point land, which is the second-best in the nation. They're making 73.3% of their free throws (126th) and are pulling down 35.1 rebounds per game (250th).
The Memphis Tigers vs Virginia Cavaliers
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Memphis -3 -125
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their last two matchups, each winning at home. Last season, Memphis took the win 77-54 on their turf. In this Memphis Tigers vs. Virginia Cavaliers prediction, Memphis is favored by -4.5 on the road. Offensively, Memphis is stronger, scoring 19.7 more points than Virginia, while Virginia's defense is tighter, letting in 16.9 fewer points. The Tigers have impressive shooting stats, ranking in the top 100 for field goals and holding the second-best 3-point percentage nationally. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are in the lower 130 for field goal percentage and in the bottom 40 for rebounding. So, the smart pick here is the road team. Go with the Memphis Tigers and give the points on the road.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
Memphis has won each of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Virginia has lost each of its last three games against the American Athletic Conference.
Memphis has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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