Florida Atlantic (23-7) vs Memphis (22-8)
Game Info: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena)
Betting Odds: Florida Atlantic -6.5 -- Over/Under: 162.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBS
The Memphis Tigers will play the FAU Owls in an AAC game on Saturday afternoon at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Florida. Memphis has won four games in a row, while FAU has won three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Memphis vs FAU prediction.
Memphis Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 22-8 (11-6) this year after they defeated UAB by a score of 106-87 in their last game. Memphis trailed 61-46 at halftime, but they out scored UAB 60-26 in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 47.9% from the field and were +12 in rebounding margin in the game. Memphis has also defeated ECU, FAU, and Charlotte during this winning streak. The Tigers are scoring 80.9 points per game with 37.1 rebounds per game and 13.7 assists per game, while allowing 75.4 points against per game this year. David Jones is averaging 21.9 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Memphis is shooting 46.3% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this season.
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FAU Preview
The FAU Owls are 23-7 (13-4) this season after they defeated North Texas by a score of 80-76 in their last game. FAU trailed 42-40 at halftime, but they out scored North Texas 40-34 in the second half for the win. The Owls shot 53.2% from the field and were +3 in rebounding margin in the game. FAU defeated Tulane by a score of 79-73 in the game prior to North Texas, but they lost to Memphis by a score of 78-74 before that. The Owls are scoring 82.7 points per game with 38.1 rebounds per game and 15.2 assists per game, while giving up 73 points against per game this season. Johnell Davis is averaging 18.3 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, and 3.0 rebounds per game. FAU is shooting 47.9% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this year.
Memphis vs FAU Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup having very successful conference seasons and will look to end the regular season on a high note. FAU has picked up a few road losses over the last few weeks, but they have been very good at home. Memphis has won four games in a row, including a 78-74 win against FAU, but their defense has been very questionable this season. This should be a great game with plenty of points scored, but I think FAU gets some revenge on their home floor. Take the Owls here.
David’s Pick FAU -6.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
