Virginia Cavaliers to Take on Memphis Tigers in Exciting Match Up Tuesday Night
The Virginia Cavaliers and the Memphis Tigers will compete for the first time since 2014 on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT at the FedExForum in Memphis. With the Tigers opening as
Game outlook
The Virginia Cavaliers and the Memphis Tigers will compete for the first time since 2014 on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT at the FedExForum in Memphis. With the Tigers opening as betting favorites at -2.5, the line has yet to move and it remains yet to be seen if the home team can overcome the #22 Cavaliers. This nationally televised battle promises to be a thrilling match up.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cavaliers +120 | Tigers -147
Spread: Cavaliers +2.5 (-110) | Tigers -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 130.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 60%.
Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia escaped with a 56-54 win over Northeastern, thanks to Reece Beekman's 21-point performance, including the game-winning shot with 5.1 seconds left. Defensively, the Cavaliers are the second-best in the nation, allowing an average of 53.3 points per game while forcing 14.4 turnovers per game. On the offensive end, Virginia scores an average of 66.8 points per game, shooting 37.4% from three, 67.1% from the free throw line, and 46.0% from the field, with 8.0 turnovers per game. However, they only average 33.11 rebounds per game. With a power ranking of 29, the Cavaliers are 9-1 and 6-4 against the spread.
Memphis Tigers Analysis
The Memphis Tigers have an impressive 8-2 record at home, with David Jones leading the offense which plays at a nation's 19th fastest tempo and scores 79.6 points per game. The team has succeeded with a modest 33.5% mark on threes as well as 45.5% shooting and 73.1% free throw shooting. The defense allows 74.4 points per game but succeeds in holding opponents to 41.0% shooting and 31.5% on three-pointers. Memphis' skilled offense and defense have allowed them to secure 8-2 (5-5 ATS) overall.