Memphis Tigers (2-0) vs Alabama State Hornets (1-2)
Game Info: Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Tigers -29.5 -- Over/Under: 148.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Alabama State Hornets and Memphis Tigers meet Friday in college basketball action at the FedExForum. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview
The Alabama State Hornets look for an upset to get to a .500 record. The Alabama State Hornets have lost their first 2 road games. The Alabama State Hornets are averaging 80.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 37.2 percent shooting. D’Ante Bass is averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds, while TJ Madlock is averaging 17 points and 6 rebounds. CJ Hines is the third double-digit scorer and Amarr Knox is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Alabama State Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama State Hornets are allowing 26.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers look to remain undefeated on the season. The Memphis Tigers look to start 3-0 for the second time in the last 3 years. The Memphis Tigers are averaging 82 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 66 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Jaykwon Walton is averaging 16 points and 4 rebounds, while Jahvon Quinerly is averaging 13 points and 4.5 rebounds. David Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Brown is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Memphis Tigers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 61.5 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Tigers are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
The Memphis Tigers have the talent to blow the doors off here, especially at home, but this is a thick line. Also, we saw the Alabama State Hornets give Ole Miss a run for its money on the road in their season opener. Furthermore, this is a bit of a look ahead spot for Memphis, with a meeting against Michigan on deck. It's for sure that Alabama State is going to be the more motivated side. I'll take a shot with the points and the Hornets in this spot.
Randy’s Pick Alabama State Hornets +29.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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