American Athletic Conference Tournament - Memphis Tigers Face the Central Florida Knights: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

The Memphis Tigers hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Friday as they look to cover the point spread at XL Center against the Central Florida Knights.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Central Florida Knights betting line as -1.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Memphis Tigers vs Central Florida Knights Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Central Florida Knights currently sport a 20-10 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 13-12 ATS. The Memphis Tigers are 19-12 and 12-14 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Central Florida Knights produce a 12-13 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Memphis Tigers have gone 13-13 against the totals betting line.

The Knights - Tigers odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Central Florida is rated No. 174 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Memphis is at No. 170.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Central Florida has the nation's No. 239-rated offensive output, at 66.93 PPG. The visiting Memphis Tigers defense ranks No. 100 allowing on average 70.26 PPG. The Knights FG% has averaged 43.29% so far, less than the Central Florida Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.64% per game.