FAU vs Memphis Prediction 2/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an FAU vs Memphis Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 23rd, at the FedEx Forum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FAU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Memphis

-Recent betting trends in games played between FAU and Memphis

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Tigers. 

When these two teams faced off in January, Memphis secured the 90-62 victory. FAU didn’t have many quality shots in that game, and they need to do a better job of taking better shots here. The shot selection is going to be key for both teams. 

Can FAU Bounce Back?

FAU had been playing well heading into the last game against Wichita State, but they got out to such a slow start in the first half; it didn’t matter what they did in the second half; it was too little too late. They also took 29 three-point attempts and only hit 10 of them. Hitting a couple more three-pointers in that game could have been the difference. Kaleb Glenn came off the bench and was the best player, putting up 16 points. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Florida Atlantic has a 15-11 record overall, and they have gone 5-5 straight away from home. FAU is averaging 80.8 points, while their defense is giving up 76.2 points per game. The offense is strong for this team, but the defense has been a problem, and the last game was a perfect example. The offense struggled in the first half, and by the time they fought back in the second half, the defense was so bad that it didn’t matter. 

Why Florida Atlantic Will Beat Memphis

• Florida Atlantic has won five of its last six games against the American Athletic Conference.

Is Memphis That Good?

Memphis, at times, has looked really good, and at times, they can make a deep run in March, but in other games like the last one, they struggle against a team like Wichita State. Memphis scored 43 points in the second half to even tie the game, but the over was a problem, and they ended up falling short. Memphis shot only 36 percent from the field, and they must try to light up the scoreboard again. Tyrese Hunter had a strong game, putting up 24 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against South Florida, the defense gave up 65 points, and they need to take more pride on that side of the floor. 

Memphis sits with a 21-5 record overall and they have gone 10-2 at home. Memphis wants to push the pace, averaging 79.4 points per game. They also lean on their three-point shooting a lot, and for good reason: they are shooting 40.4 percent from the deep. PJ Haggerty is having a strong season, averaging 21.2 points while shooting 49 percent from the field. 

FAU vs Memphis Prediction

The first time these two teams faced off this season, FAU struggled to score, but this game will be a lot different. This is still an elite FAU offense, and they are averaging 80.6 points per game. Their defense was a problem in the first game against Memphis, and there is no reason to believe it will be any different here. Both of these teams will light up the scoreboard from deep, which will end up being enough for this game to go over the total. There are too many shooters on both teams for this game to be lower-scoring. In terms of the side, I do believe FAU is going to score enough to keep this game close, and they will cover the spread.