The Memphis Tigers and Auburn Tigers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Lahaina Civic Center. Here’s an Auburn vs Memphis Prediction. This article will include an Auburn vs Memphis Pick.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers beat UCONN and Michigan State, and they play LA Tech, Arkansas State, and Clemson next. The Memphis Tigers are averaging 82.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting. PJ Haggerty is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 17 points and 3.3 rebounds. Colby Rogers is the third double-digit scorer and Dain Dainja is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Memphis Tigers are shooting 45.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Tigers are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers beat North Carolina and Iowa State, and they play Duke, Richmond, and Ohio State next. The Auburn Tigers are averaging 86.3 points on 51.8 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Johni Broome is averaging 20.2 points and 2.4 assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 12 points and 2.4 rebounds. Denver Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Chaney Johnson is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Auburn Tigers are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won each of its last nine Wednesday games against non-conference opponents.
- Memphis has lost seven of its last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.3).
- Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.0).
- Memphis ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (45.4%).
- Memphis ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.8).
Auburn vs Memphis Prediction
You can make a case for either side, as both Memphis and Auburn are playing impressive ball and have flexed their muscle in this tournament in particular. However, Auburn is not only better defensively, but I just trust its shooters more, especially with a team playing its third game in as many days. Auburn just seems to have a little more depth and more guys who can take over offensively. Assuming the line isn’t anything crazy, give me Auburn for another statement victory.