The Central Florida Knights will try to cover the point spread at CFE Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Memphis Tigers in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Memphis Tigers were listed as 1.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Memphis Tigers vs Central Florida Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Florida Knights sport a record of 14-8 and 8-9 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Memphis Tigers have 17-6 and 7-11 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-7 for the Central Florida Knights and 9-9 for the Memphis Tigers.
The Knights - Tigers odds would favor the Knights if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Central Florida is rated No. 98 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Memphis is at No. 129.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Central Florida's No. 224 nationally ranked offense (68.55 points per game) against a Memphis Tigers defense that sits as the No. 84 at 69.17 PPG. The Central Florida Knights have been averaging 43.78% from the field, less than the Tigers have managed so far this season (45.25% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Memphis got 29 points from Dedric Lawson en route to a 85-75 victory over South Florida on Thursday at Sun Dome.
The Knights wasted a 26-point performance from Matt Williams in losing to Houston 82-64 on Wednesday at Hofheinz Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Memphis home to Tulsa, Tuesday, February 7th
Central Florida at Cincinnati, Wednesday, February 8th