The Memphis Tigers (2-2) will be in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House when they challenge the Canisius Golden Griffins (1-3). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams got blown out in their last matchup. The Tigers fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 84-64, while the Golden Griffins were defeated by the Villanova Wildcats, 83-56.
Canisius had a better turnover percentage (18.3 vs. 19.8) while Memphis forced Oklahoma State into a turnover percentage of 25.8 (above their season average of 13.8). Jeremiah Martin had a good outing for Memphis, putting up 10 points and five assists. Canisius received a boost from Isaiah Reese, who put up 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Golden Griffins are 22-14 straight up (SU) and 17-17 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Games including Canisius have finished over the O/U total 47.1 percent of the time since last season.
On the other hand, the Tigers, are 23-15 SU and 14-15-1 ATS since last season. Vegas has also been exceedingly accurate when predicting totals of Memphis games over that same period with an even split between overs and unders.
It might be an error-filled game for the Memphis offense. Dating back to last season, Memphis ranks 290th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Canisius has forced the 28th-most turnovers in the country (21.9 percent). ,
Canisius vs. Memphis Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Canisius ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Memphis ranks 276th (19.2).
- The Golden Griffins rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Tigers rank 208th (3.7).
- Memphis ranks 214th in rebounds per game (34.6) while Canisius ranks 281st (33.0).
- The Golden Griffins average 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Tigers rank 249th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Canisius ranks 60th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Memphis ranks 265th (7.4).
