The Cincinnati Bearcats will try to cover the point spread at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday when they get a visit from the Memphis Tigers in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Cincinnati Bearcats to cover the point spread in this one found them as -8-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Memphis Tigers vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Bearcats sport a record of 13-6 and 8-9-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Memphis Tigers have 12-5 and 5-8-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-11 for the Cincinnati Bearcats and 7-7 for the Memphis Tigers.
This game puts the Cincinnati Bearcats, most recently No. 35 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Memphis Tigers, who rate No. 29 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cincinnati's No. 135-ranked offense, averaging 74.11 PPG, against a Tigers defense that ranks No. 55 at 66.53 PPG. The Bearcats field goal percentage has averaged 43.78% so far, more than the Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.21% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Memphis earned a 71-56 victory over South Florida on Saturday, getting 18 points from Dedric Lawson at FedExForum.
Troy Caupain scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Bearcats to a win (they lost 67-65 to Temple at Liacouras Center on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Memphis home to East Carolina, Sunday, January 24th
Cincinnati at Tulane, Sunday, January 24th