FedExForum features an NCAAB clash between the host Memphis Tigers and the visiting Xavier Musketeers in college hoops action on Saturday.

Supporters of the Musketeers have watched them go 15-7 and 7-11-2 ATS on the year, while the Tigers are at 15-7 and 7-11-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Tigers are 9-8-2, while the Musketeers have a 10-10 mark.



View Xavier vs Memphis Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
College basketball odds makers opened the Tigers as 7-point favorites in this matchupl.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 32-rated Xavier taking on the No. 16-rated Tigers in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 78-75 win for the Tigers on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Memphis's No. 44-ranked offense, averaging 75 PPG, against a Musketeers defense that ranks No. 145 at 65.9 PPG. The Tigers field goal percentage has averaged 48.8% so far, more than the Musketeers marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.7% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Xavier owns the country's No. 200-rated mark, allowing 71.1 points per game on the highway. Memphis, on the other hand, rates No. 110 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Xavier was a 59-58 Sportsbook on the road against George Washington. They failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as favorites. Xavier earned a 59-58 victory over George Washington on Wednesday, getting 21 points from Tu Holloway at Charles E. Smith Center.

In their last action, Memphis was a 75-72 loser on the road against Southern Miss. They failed to cover the 2.5-point spread as underdogs. Memphis suffered a 75-72 loss against Southern Miss on Wednesday, getting 23 points from Chris Crawford in a losing effort at Reed Green Coliseum.


Xavier Musketeers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Rhode Island are 7-3
After playing George Washington are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Memphis Tigers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 10-0
Before playing East Carolina are 8-2
After playing Southern Miss are 10-0
After a loss are 8-2

A few Musketeers at Tigers trends to consider:
Xavier is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Xavier's last 8 games on the road
Xavier is 0-3-2 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games at home
Memphis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games


Next up:
Xavier home to Rhode Island, Wednesday, February 8
Memphis at East Carolina, Wednesday, February 8