Memphis Tigers vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

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Memphis Tigers vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. The Tigers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 157.5 points.

MEMPHIS TIGERS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Michigan Wolverines +1

This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-68 in favor of the Wolverines.
  • Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 141 points.

Can the Tigers Pull Off a Road Win?

After defeating Alabama State by a score of 92-75, Memphis has now won all three of their games this season. So far, Memphis has played one game away from home and two games in their home arena. As of now, Memphis has a 1-2 record against the spread heading into today’s game. Looking back to last year, the team has gone 1-2 in their last three games vs. the spread, with an average scoring differential of +12.

Memphis comes in with an over/under record of 2-1-0 through three games, with their games averaging a combined 154.3 points per game so far. The Tigers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 79 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

In their latest game, Memphis offense put up 92 points against Alabama State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.5% and made 11 threes. David Jones is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.7 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jaykwon Walton brings a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.

Currently, the Tigers’ defense holds the 85th rank in the nation, allowing 69.0 points per game. Memphis’ three-point defense is currently 70th in the country at 8.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 36.5% of their shots vs. Memphis.

Will the Wolverines Find a Way to Win at Home?

Michigan comes into the game against Memphis with a 3-1 record. Over their last ten home games, Michigan is 3-7. As of today’s game, Michigan has a current record of 3-1 against the spread this season. Taking into account the previous season, Michigan holds an ATS record of 7-3 in their last ten games.

In four games, Michigan comes in with an over/under mark of 4-0-0, with their games averaging 167.2 points per game. Looking at the Wolverines’ last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with their games averaging 92 points per game.

Michigan’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 86 points vs. Long Beach State. Overall, they hit 47% of their shots from the field and went 15/25 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Dug McDaniel, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 21, while Olivier Nkamhoua also maintains a PPG average of 18.2 leading up to the game.

The Wolverines’ defense is presently ranked 142nd nationally, allowing an average of 75.8 points per contest. So far, the Michigan defense is giving up an average of 11.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (316th).