The Memphis Tigers (10-6) host the UCF Knights (4-8) after winning four home games in a row. The Tigers are heavy favorites by 10.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. The over/under in the matchup is set at 136.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | -10.5 | -110 | -110 | 136.5 | -109 | -113 | -670 | 462 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UCF (+10.5) | Over (136.5) | Memphis 74 UCF 64 |
Total Facts
- The Tigers and their opponents have combined to score more than 136.5 points in 50% of their outings this season (eight of 16 opportunities).
- UCF has combined with its opponents to score at least 136.5 points in six of 12 opportunities (50%) this season.
- These teams average a combined 139.8 points per game, 3.3 more points than the total of 136.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 0.1 fewer points per game (136.4) than this matchup’s total of 136.5 points.
- The average point total for Tigers games this year is 0.3 fewer points than the over/under of 136.5 in this matchup.
- Knights games this year have averaged an over/under of 140.1 points, 3.6 more than the point total in this matchup.
Scoring Betting Tips
- The 72.9 points per game the Tigers average are just 0.3 fewer points than the Knights allow (73.2).
- Memphis is 7-0 overall and 4-0 against the spread when scoring more than 73.2 points.
- UCF has put together a 2-4 record against the spread and a 1-5 record overall when allowing more than 72.9 points.
- The Knights’ 66.9 points per game are just 3.7 more points than the 63.2 the Tigers give up.
- UCF is 4-0 against the spread and 3-3 overall when it scores more than 63.2 points.
- Memphis is 3-4 against the spread and 4-4 overall when it allows its opponents to put up more than 66.9 points.
- The Tigers have totaled 155 more points than their opponents this season (9.7 per game on average), while the Knights have been out-scored by 75 total points (6.3 per game average differential).
Memphis Betting Information
- Memphis has struggled against the spread, going 7-8 on the year.
- When favored by at least 10.5 points, the Tigers have put together a 1-1 record ATS.
- The Tigers have combined with their opponents to go over the total in 3 of 15 contests this season, a rate of 20%
UCF Betting Information
- UCF has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its outings, going 5-7 ATS.
- The Knights and their opponents have hit the over in more than half of their games this year — 7 of 12 (58.3%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2021 | Memphis | -9 | 134 | -461 | +355 | Regular Season | 96-69 MEM |
| 1/29/2020 | Memphis | -2 | 139 | -137 | +113 | Regular Season | 59-57 MEM |
| 2/16/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 79-72 UCF |
| 1/27/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 77-57 MEM |
Memphis Leaders
- The Tigers scoring leader is Landers Nolley II, who averages 13.6 per contest to go with 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
- Moussa Cisse leads Memphis in rebounding, averaging 7.4 per game, while Alex Lomax leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.3 in each contest.
- Nolley leads the Tigers in three-point shooting with an average of 2.7 made threes per game.
- The Memphis steals leader is DeAndre Williams, who averages 2.2 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Cisse, who compiles 2.0 rejections per contest.
UCF Leaders
- Brandon Mahan averages 14.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Knights, making him the top scorer and rebounder on the team.
- The Knights’ top assist machine is Darius Perry with a stat line of 2.8 assists, 11.6 points, and 2.4 rebounds per game.
- Darin Green Jr. leads his teammates on the Knights with 2.3 made threes per contest.
- The Knights’ leader in steals is Isaiah Adams with 1.8 per game, and C.J. Walker is their leader in blocks with 1.3 per game.
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