Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers College Basketball Betting Preview

The Southern Methodist Mustangs hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Thursday as they look to cover the point spread at FedExForum against the Memphis Tigers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Memphis Tigers as 4.5-point underdogs on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Memphis Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Memphis Tigers are 15-12 overall and 9-14-1 ATS, while the Southern Methodist Mustangs are 22-4 and 9-13 ATS. As for the betting totals, Memphis boasts a 13-11 on the OU, and Southern Methodist is 11-11.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Memphis Tigers at No. 126 and the Southern Methodist Mustangs at No. 73 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Memphis's No. 73-ranked scoring average of 77.15 PPG, against a Southern Methodist Mustangs defense rated No. 23 and allowing 64.35 PPG. The Memphis Tigers FG% has averaged 40.71% to date this season, less than the Southern Methodist Mustangs shooters have managed so far (50% per game).