Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Memphis vs Connecticut NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Maui.
Memphis vs Connecticut Prediction
Betting on today's Tigers and Huskies game? Catch the action at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Connecticut is favored by -9 against Memphis in a non-conference matchup.
Memphis vs. Connecticut Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Memphis Tigers at Connecticut Huskies
- Where: Maui at Lahaina Civic Center
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds UCONN -9, MPHS +322 | UCONN -417 O/U 150.5
Tigers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Memphis?
Memphis picked up a 68-64 win over San Francisco on Thursday, November 21st. The Tigers were +2 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was well under the O/U line of 154.
Memphis had to rally in the 2nd half after trailing 31-22 at halftime. They came out strong after the break, scoring 46 points while holding the Dons to 33 points in the 2nd half.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.
Malik Thomas led the Tigers with 25 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 25% from three. Dain Dainja was more efficient, hitting 60% of his shots and adding 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Tigers Team Defense
Memphis put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Tigers were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 6 made threes on 28 attempts, a 21% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, Memphis allowed 14 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 42% success rate for their opponent. The Tigers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 of those opportunities, shooting 66% from the stripe. Memphis gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.
Huskies Preview: Will the Huskies Make it Happen at Home?
Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games
Connecticut cruised to an 81-46 victory over East Texas A&M on Tuesday, November 19th. The Huskies were heavy favorites at -37.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
UConn jumped out to a 42-20 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while holding the Lions to 26.
Huskies Offense Breakdown
Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 61%. They were especially dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while going just 29.2% from beyond the arc.
The Huskies dished out 18 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, with Camerin James leading the way with 18 points. Solo Ball added 12 points, hitting 83.3% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Huskies Team Defense
Despite giving up 46 points, Connecticut's defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field, including a blistering 71% on two-point attempts (25/35). The Huskies did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, where their opponents shot just 29% (7/24).
Connecticut sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws for 71%. The Huskies also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Tigers vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 78 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Connecticut has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 80 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- The Tigers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- The Huskies have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Memphis vs Connecticut Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Memphis +9 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.