Charlotte vs Memphis Prediction 2/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Charlotte vs Memphis Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, February 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Memphis Tigers Preview

The Memphis Tigers have an 11-11 overall record this season and a 6-4 record in the American. They are coming off a 90-80 road win against UAB and their previous three games were a 78-76 home loss against Tulane, a 92-65 home win against Florida Atlantic, a 74-59 road loss against Wichita State and an 83-66 road loss against Tulsa.

Offensively, Memphis averages 75 points per game, while allowing 73.5 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 9.4 steals per game defensively.

Dug McDaniel leads Memphis in scoring and assists, with an average of 13.5 points per game and 4.8 assists per game, while shooting with 40.1% from the field and 88.7% from the free throw line. Julius Thedford is the team’s leading rebounder with 5 per game.

Charlotte 49ers Preview

The Charlotte 49ers have a 13-10 overall record this season and a 7-3 record in the American. They are coming off a 74-64 road loss against Wichita State and their previous three games were an 80-70 home win against Rice, an 80-76 overtime road win against Temple, a 73-70 home win against Tulane and a 73-70 road win against East Carolina.

Offensively, Charlotte averages 74.2 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The 49ers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 4.7 steals per game defensively.

Ben Bradford leads Charlotte in scoring, with an average of 13 points per game, while shooting with 45.4% from the field and 79.4% from the free throw line. Anton Bonke is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game. Dezayne Mingo leads the team in assists made with 4.3 per game.

Charlotte 49ers @ Memphis Tigers Betting Trends: February 8, 2026

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won 18 of its last 19 games against Conference opponents at FedExForum.
• Charlotte has lost nine of its last 10 away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Memphis has won the first half in eight of its last nine games at FedExForum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Charlotte 49ers will win

• Charlotte has won four of its last five games.
• Memphis has lost three of its last four day games.
• Memphis has lost the first half in four of its last five day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Memphis’ last 10 Sunday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Three of Charlotte’s last four day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Memphis ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.5).
• Memphis ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
• Charlotte ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.4).
• Charlotte ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.1).

Charlotte vs Memphis Prediction

In this Charlotte vs Memphis Prediction, Memphis is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Charlotte has been the better team this season and are coming into this matchup in better form, as they are 7-2 in their last 9 games and 6-3 against the spread. Memphis on the other hand is 2-3 in its last 5 games and just 3-7 against the spread and are facing a Charlotte team that has been playing very good on the road lately, with a 4-1 record in its last 5 road games. I like the value with the road dog in this matchup, so take Charlotte and get the +8.5 points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Charlotte +8.5