Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Betting on today’s Red Wolves and Tigers game? Catch the action at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPNU. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Memphis as the -15 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.
ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Tigers -15
This game will be played at FedExForum at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-65 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -15.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
No Pressure for Arkansas State as Away Dogs
Arkansas State improved to 5-3 on the season with a narrow 66-64 win over Jackson State on Thursday. Despite being heavy favorites at -16.5, the Red Wolves didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 148-point O/U line.
Leading 37-31 at halftime, Arkansas State allowed 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. Though they secured the win, the Red Wolves will look to tighten up defensively in future games.
Arkansas State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and hitting 10 of 30 from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, and they managed to score 66 points, with 14 assists and 13 offensive rebounds.
Shannon Grant led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Taryn Todd added 15 points, despite shooting just 27.8%, and Izaiyah Nelson contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Arkansas State’s defense held strong, allowing just 64 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent to 11/33 (33%) from two-point range.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas State gave up 10 threes on 30 attempts (33%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 (70%).
Do the Tigers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Memphis improved to 7-1 on the season with an 81-71 win over Louisiana Tech on Wednesday. The Tigers were -11 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, going over the pre-game line of 148.
Memphis trailed 38-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 44-33.
Memphis put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a 46.5% success rate on two-point attempts. They also connected on 69.7% of their free throws, going 23-for-33 from the line.
Offensive rebounding was a key factor for the Tigers, as they pulled down 20 boards on that end. PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, while Tyrese Hunter added 20 points and 6 rebounds. Al Green was efficient from deep, hitting 5-of-7 threes and finishing with 18 points.
Memphis gave up 71 points on 43% shooting, with their opponent hitting 26 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 of 43 attempts to fall, a 46% success rate.
From three-point range, Memphis held their opponent to 35%, with 6 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 69%. Memphis allowed 20 offensive rebounds.