East Carolina Pirates Look to Secure Victory Against Struggling Memphis Tigers in AAC Showdown

Game outlook

In a matchup between the Memphis Tigers and the East Carolina Pirates, the Tigers are set to face off against the Pirates in an AAC game on Thursday night. The Tigers recently secured a home victory against FAU, while the Pirates suffered a road loss to Rice. Last season, Memphis emerged victorious against East Carolina with a 69-59 score. Memphis is currently favored to win with an opening line of -4 that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -171 | Pirates +145

Spread: Tigers -4 (-110) | Pirates +4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 63%.

Memphis Tigers

The Memphis Tigers are on a winning streak and have won five of their last seven games. They are led by standout players such as David Jones and Jahvon Quinerly who contribute significantly to the team's success. Memphis is ranked 80th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and has a record of 6-5 on the road this season. Offensively, they score an average of 80 points per game and shoot well from the field and free throw line. Defensively, the Tigers have room for improvement as they have allowed at least 74 points in four of their last five games. Currently, Memphis is ranked 44th in offense and 288th in defense, with an overall power ranking of 114. It's getting LOUD in here! 🗣️🗣️ MEM 58, FAU 52 | 2H 9:50 pic.twitter.com/V3vx1g4BZR