Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Gampel Pavilion Sunday as the Connecticut Huskies look to beat the odds vs the Memphis Tigers in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Connecticut Huskies were listed as -2-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Memphis Tigers vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Memphis Tigers will look to cover the spread vs the Connecticut Huskies on Sunday, as the Tigers are 11-13-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Huskies are 9-18 ATS. Memphis is 13-12 against the total, while Connecticut is 15-12 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the Connecticut Huskies, most recently No. 246 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Memphis Tigers, who rate No. 220 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Connecticut's No. 238 nationally ranked offense (67.36 points per game) against a Memphis Tigers defense that sits as the No. 111 at 70.89 PPG. The Connecticut Huskies have been averaging 41.07% from the field, less than the Tigers have managed so far this season (44.74% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Memphis earned a 91-85 victory over Houston on Thursday, getting 21 points from Jimario Rivers at FedExForum.
Connecticut was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by Cincinnati and falling by a 77-52 score at BB.
Next Betting Matchups
Memphis home to South Florida, Thursday, March 1st
Connecticut at Temple, Wednesday, February 28th