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Memphis vs Alabama Pick & Preview: Tuesday, December 13th Betting Odds
Tigers vs Crimson Tide Matchup at a Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Memphis Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide
- Where: Tuscaloosa at Coleman Coliseum
- Date: Tuesday, December 13th
- Betting Odds: Memphis +5.5, MPHS +202 | ALA -253 O/U 149.0
Tigers Preview:
The Memphis Tigers head into today’s game in what will be their 11th game of the season, posting a record of 8-2. So far, the Tigers have played 2 games on the road, with a record of 1-1. For the season, Memphis has been the underdog in 2 games, sitting with a mark of 1-1. Currently, the oddsmakers have the lines set with the Tigers being +5.5 point underdogs.
Memphis will be counting on another strong performance from the team’s leading scorer Kendric Davis who is averaging 18.4 points per game for the Tigers. Davis is also important to the team’s ability to score on the perimeter. So far, he leads the team in 3-point shots made. Also key to the Tigers’ offensive gameplan is the play of DeAndre Williams who has hit 56.4% of his field goal attempts on his way to averaging 14.3 points per game.
So far this season, Memphis has put together a strong scoring offense at 75.4 points per game (74th). This strong figure has come despite the Tigers playing at a slow tempo compared to other schools. For the season, they have hit 35.9% of their shots from outside, which is closer to the NCAA average. Memphis’ overall field goal percentage currently sits at 47.1%
Crimson Tide Preview:
Alabama will take their 3 game win streak into today’s game. So far, the team has an overall record of 8-1. Currently, the Crimson Tide have been the home team 6 times, sitting with a record of 5-1. The Crimson Tide’s are sitting with a betting line that is -5.5 points in their favor. For the season, Alabama has been favored to win in 8 games, sitting with a mark of 7-1.
Alabama will be counting on another strong performance from the team’s leading scorer Brandon Miller who is averaging 17.89 points per game for the Crimson Tide. Miller is also important to the team’s ability to score on the perimeter. So far, he leads the team in 3-point shots made. Also key to the Crimson Tide’s offensive gameplan is the play of Mark Sears who has hit 43.6% of his field goal attempts on his way to averaging 14.44 points per game.
Alabama comes into today’s matchup vs Memphis, looking to continue their strong offensive play, as they are averaging 80.0 points per game. Through 9 games, they have hit 44.1% of their field goal attempts. In terms of pace, the Crimson Tide’s have prefered to slow the game down, ranking 251st in possessions per game.
Free Spread Prediction: Memphis Tigers +5.5
Our betting model for this contest between the Memphis Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide has identified Memphis at +5.5 as today’s best bet. Although the Tigers are the betting underdogs, we like how they have been performing vs the spread at away. Over the school’s last 10 road games, they have a record of 6-4 vs the spread. Although Alabama has shot well from behind the arc this season, look for the Tigers’ defense to put the clamps down with their 3-point defense. Our recommendation is to jump on Memphis to cover as +5.5 point road underdogs.
