The Cincinnati Bearcats (10-6, 3-1 AAC) will be at FedExForum to challenge the 22nd-ranked Memphis Tigers (13-3, 2-1 AAC) in an AAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN.
Cincinnati Bearcats at Memphis Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the South Florida Bulls 68-64, while the Bearcats beat the UCF Knights 68-54.
Cincinnati dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 31.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.503). For those same stats, UCF was 17.2 and 0.433, respectively. Memphis, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.2 (below their season average of 34.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.516). South Florida put up marks of 20.0 and 0.480, respectively, for those same stats. Precious Achiuwa had a good outing for Memphis with 22 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, Tre Scott played well for Cincinnati, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bearcats dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Cincinnati won 71-69. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Cincinnati’s biggest strengths. They made 36 trips to the line, while Memphis went just 10 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Memphis should have a significant advantage. The Tigers defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.406), while the Cincinnati offense is ranked 153rd in effective field goal percentage (0.507). It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Bearcats, which ranks 286th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Tigers, which forces the 53rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.8 percent).
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Memphis Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Memphis ranks 25th in steals per game (8.9) while Cincinnati ranks 141st (6.3).
- The Bearcats rank 199th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Tigers rank 228th (18.9).
- Memphis averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Cincinnati ranks 71st in assists allowed per game (11.5).
- The Tigers rank second in blocks per game (6.9) while the Bearcats rank 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Memphis ranks fifth in rebounds per game (42.3) while Cincinnati ranks 75th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 14.6 for the season.
