Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs
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#17 Memphis Tigers Favored to Beat Tulsa Golden Hurricane by 18.5 Points in AAC Clash at FedExForum

The #17 Memphis Tigers are set to host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in an AAC clash on Wednesday night at FedExForum. Memphis, with a record of 18-4, is favored to win with an opening line of -18.5. The Golden Hurricane will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST. Stay tuned for the full Tulsa vs. Memphis prediction and more insight into Wednesday's matchups.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +1400 | Tigers -4000
• Spread: Golden Hurricane +18.5 (-110) | Tigers -18.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 98%.

Tulsa vs Memphis Stats

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have struggled in conference play, losing four of their last five games. Offensively, they are averaging 73.2 points per game with shooting percentages of 42.7% from the floor, 32.5% from beyond the arc, and 66.0% at the free throw line. Defensively, they are allowing 73.3 points per game with opponents shooting 43.9% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range. They are ranked 274th in KenPom's ratings and 284th in NET rankings. Additionally, their power ranking is 300 and they are 9-13 this season. They will need to improve their shooting and defense to compete on their road trip.

Memphis Tigers Analysis

The Memphis Tigers hold the top spot in the American Athletic Conference with an 8-1 record. They have bounced back from a mid-January setback with five straight wins, showcasing a strong defensive effort that limits opponents to 72.9 points per game and forces turnovers. Offensively, the team is led by the nation's fourth-leading scorer, PJ Haggerty, who averages 21.6 points per game. The Tigers have solid shooting percentages and rebounding numbers, but will face a tough matchup against Tulsa on Wednesday. In power rankings, Memphis is ranked 40th in KenPom's ratings and 41st in NET rankings. The team's offensive and defensive statistics place them in the top percentile in several categories, indicating their potential to continue their successful season.

Tulsa Shines in ATS Performance despite Memphis Struggles

Recently, Tulsa has shown improvement in terms of ATS performance, boasting a 5-2-0 record in their last seven games. In contrast, Memphis has struggled with a 2-6-0 ATS record in their last eight matchups. Despite the discrepancy in straight-up wins and losses, Tulsa's strong offensive rebounding capabilities are expected to give them an edge and allow them to compete effectively on offense. Conversely, Memphis's tendency to commit turnovers may play into Tulsa's strategy to slow down their offense. While Memphis may secure a victory, it is anticipated that Tulsa will outperform expectations and beat the spread in their upcoming game on Wednesday night.

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