The Virginia Cavaliers and Memphis Tigers face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at the FedEx Forum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Virginia vs Memphis prediction.

Virginia was Tested in Last Game

Virginia comes into this game with a 9-1 record overall but they were really tested in the last game against Northeastern. Virginia only scored 56 points against Northeastern and they only ended up winning by two points. The defense was again good, but they can’t be happy with the way the offense looked. Virginia on the season is averaging 66.8 points while their defense is giving up 53.3 points per game. Reece Beekman has been the top player for Virginia averaging 12.5 points while shooting 45.7 percent from the field. Virginia will take on Morgan State and Notre Dame after this game.

Memphis Coming Off Big Win

Memphis faced off against Clemson over the weekend and they sure were impressive. The defense gave up 77 points, but the offense scored 79 points and that led to the victory. Forward David Jones had a strong game putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Memphis on the season is averaging 79.6 points while their defense is giving up 74.4 points per game. Memphis likes to push the pace but at times the defense has been an issue and that’s going to need to be improved upon here. Forward David Jones is averaging 20.3 points while shooting 45 percent from the field. Memphis will face Vanderbilt after this one.

Virginia vs Memphis Betting Prediction

This game is going to come down to the pace. I believe Memphis is going to find a way to get the pace faster, and that is going to be the difference here. Memphis is averaging 79.6 points per game and they are going to find plenty of success scoring here. I am still not sold on this Virginia team and especially with the offense and I don’t think they are going to find a ton of success here. Back Memphis against the spread here.