Memphis Tigers vs Florida Atlantic Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
The Tigers and Owls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Owls will host the game at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL. Memphis is favored by -3.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against Florida Atlantic. The game’s over/under currently sits at 159.5 points.
MEMPHIS TIGERS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls +3.5
This game will be played at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Owls.
- Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Are Memphis Ready for a Road Win?
Memphis improved to 10-3 on the season with an 87-70 win over Ole Miss on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.
Leading 38-36 at halftime, Memphis pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Rebels 49-34.
Memphis put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 36.8% of their threes, hitting 7 of 19 attempts, while shooting 52.4% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 22 of 31 attempts, good for 71%.
Colby Rogers led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep and shooting 62.5% overall. Dain Dainja was efficient as well, making 6 of 7 shots in just 18 minutes. PJ Haggerty contributed 17 points and 6 assists, while Moussa Cisse grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with his 13 points.
Memphis gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field on 29 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 52% shooting, as their opponents hit 22 of 42 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Memphis’ defense allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 22 for 71%. The Tigers gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Will the Owls Make it Happen at Home?
Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games
Florida Atlantic’s season record dropped to 6-6 after an 86-69 loss to Michigan State on Saturday, December 21st. The Owls were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 155, just under the O/U line of 156.5.
The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 44.
Florida Atlantic managed just 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts for 18.2%.
Tre Carroll led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 2 of 3 from three. Coen Carr added 17 points and 8 boards, going 7 of 9 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.
Florida Atlantic’s defense gave up 86 points, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field. The Owls allowed 31 made field goals on 69 attempts.
Inside the arc, Florida Atlantic’s defense allowed 23 two-point field goals on 48 attempts, a 47% shooting percentage. From three-point range, their opponent shot 38%, hitting 8 of 21 attempts. The Owls also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 80%.