Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Tigers vs. Cougars CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Tigers vs. Houston
- (25-8) Memphis Tigers vs. Houston Cougars (31-2)
- Date: Sunday, March 12th
- Time: 3:15 ET
- Venue: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Tigers +201 | Cougars -250
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Memphis +5.5 | Houston -5.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 135.5
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Memphis Tigers
At this point, Memphis heads into their matchup vs Houston with a record of 25-8 and riding a 2 game win streak. Presently, in their 12 road games this season, the Tigers have a record of 7-5.
Having been the underdog in 7 games, the Tigers have gone 2-5 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +5.5 underdogs on the spread.
At this moment, Memphis currently has a record of 15-5 in American Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 10-3.
Coming into the game, Kendric Davis is the team leader in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Davis is grabbing 3.7 rebounds and adding 5.7 assists. Memphis’ second leading scorer is DeAndre Williams, who has hit 53.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 17.9 points per game.
Tigers Offense
So far, the Tigers have been an above average unit, averaging 75.4 points per game, good for 74th in the NCAA. In addition, Memphis’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 69.24% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 54th in overall field goal percentage at 47.1%. When the Tigers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Memphis is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 70.3 per contest, placing them just 319th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.7 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 12.5 offensive boards per game.
Houston Cougars
At this point, Houston heads into their matchup vs Memphis with a record of 31-2 and riding a 13 game win streak. So far, Houston has been the home team 20 times, sitting with a record of 18-2.
Getting ready to play for the 33 times as the favorite, Houston has gone 31-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Cougars come into this game as -5.5 point favorites.
At this moment, Houston currently has a record of 19-1 in American Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 12-1.
Coming into the game, Marcus Sasser is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Sasser is grabbing 2.8 rebounds and adding 3.2 assists. Houston’s second leading scorer is Jarace Walker, who has hit 47.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.0 points per game.
Cougars Key Stats
So far, the Cougars have been an above average unit, averaging 75.8 points per game, good for 65th in the NCAA. In addition, Houston’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.81% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 62nd in overall field goal percentage at 46.9%. When the Cougars have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Houston is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 64.6 per contest, placing them just 621st in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 39.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 13.4 offensive boards per game.
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Memphis Tigers vs. Houston Cougars CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Memphis is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Tigers are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Memphis is 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- At this point, Tigers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. So far, they are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Cougars are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Memphis Tigers vs. Houston Cougars CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Houston Cougars -5.5
For today’s matchup between the Memphis Tigers and the Houston Cougars our analysis points to the best beting being to take Houston to pick up the win and cover the spread as -5.5 point favorites. Houston will look to flex their muscles on the boards, as they are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in college basketball. Look for their strong inside play to play a key factor in the Cougars covering at -5.5.
Free Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars Betting Pick: Houston ATS
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