Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tulsa vs Memphis NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Memphis.
Tulsa vs Memphis Prediction
Looking to win big? The Golden Hurricane and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Memphis is favored by -18.5 to win at home against Tulsa.
Tulsa vs. Memphis Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Memphis Tigers
- Where: Memphis at FedExForum
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds MPHS -18.5, TULSA +1200 | MPHS -3000 O/U 146.5
Golden Hurricane Preview: Will Tulsa Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games
Tulsa dropped to 7-13 on the season after a 59-56 road loss to Tulane on Sunday. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, the Golden Hurricane kept it closer than expected.
Leading 28-26 at halftime, Tulsa allowed 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28. The game’s total points (115) fell well short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Golden Hurricane Offense Breakdown
Tulsa's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 56 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 28% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 25 three-point attempts. They also shot 62.5% from the free-throw line, making 5 of 8 attempts.
Rowan Brumbaugh led the way with 23 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes and shooting 50% overall. Dwon Odom contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field, while Isaiah Barnes added 12 points, hitting 2 of 6 from deep.
Golden Hurricane Team Defense
Despite Tulsa's defense holding their opponent to just 59 points, the Golden Hurricane couldn't capitalize offensively. They shot 39% from the field, making 21 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 14 of 31 shots, good for 45%.
From three-point range, Tulsa went 7 for 22, shooting 31%. They also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 10 of their 15 attempts for 66%. On the glass, they gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Tigers Preview: Can The Tigers Secure a Home Victory?
Memphis Tigers Recent Game/Games
Memphis improved to 18-4 on the season with an 86-83 road win over Rice on Sunday. The Tigers were -9.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.
Memphis led 44-39 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game were 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Memphis put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. They connected on 52.4% of their threes, hitting 11 of 21 attempts, and went 22 for 39 on two-point shots, good for 56.4%.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 11 for 18 from the field. PJ Carter added 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Tyrese Hunter also contributed 19 points, shooting 7 for 11 overall.
Tigers Team Defense
Memphis gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 40%. Memphis also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws, a 77% rate.
Golden Hurricane vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Tulsa has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 71. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last five games at home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 80 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Golden Hurricane have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
- The Tigers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Tulsa vs Memphis Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Tulsa +18.5 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.