Cincinnati Bearcats (14-6) vs Memphis Tigers (14-5)
Game Info: Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm (Fifth Third Arena)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati Bearcats -2.5 -- Over/Under: 151.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Memphis Tigers will play the Cincinnati Bearcats in an AAC game on Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Memphis Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 14-5 (4-2) this season after they defeated Wichita State by a score of 88-78 in their last game. Memphis shot 53.6% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the win. The Memphis Tigers are averaging 79.1 points per game, 72 points against per game, 35.9 rebounds per game, and 15.7 assists per game. Kendric Davis has led the Tigers this season with 21.2 points per game, 5.7 assists per game, and 3.6 rebounds per game. Memphis is shooting 47.1% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this year.
Cincinnati Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 14-6 (5-2) this season after they defeated South Florida by a score of 85-69 in their last game. Cincinnati shot 49.2% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the win. The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 77.3 points per game, 67.4 points against per game, 38.3 rebounds per game, and 15.5 assists per game. Landers Nolley II has led the Bearcats this season with 15.4 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. Cincinnati is shooting 45.2% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year.
Trends
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games. The over is 7-1 in Memphis’ last 8 road games. Cincinnati is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games. The under is 5-1 in Cincinnati’s last 6 games. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS in these two teams last 4 head to head meetings.
Pick
Cincinnati comes into this game after winning four of their last five games, while Memphis has won three of their last four games. Memphis is scoring 79.1 points per game, but they haven’t played very good defense this year. Cincinnati is the better defensive team and they are averaging more rebounds per game than the Tigers. I think this game could go either way, but I am going to take Cincinnati at home. Memphis has had some issues in their last three road games and I think that will continue here.