Virginia vs Memphis Prediction 12-18-24 College Basketball Picks
Memphis (8-2) vs. Virginia (6-4)
December 18, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia +4.5; Over/Under: +132.5
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The Memphis Tigers and the Virginia Cavaliers meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the John Paul Jones Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis vs. Virginia prediction.
Memphis Recap
The Memphis Tigers come into this one looking to build on their 87-82 OT win over Clemson last time out. After this game, Memphis will square off against Mississippi State.
Tigers Looking For Consistency
PJ Haggerty leads Memphis in scoring with 21.9 PPG along with 6 RPG and 3.5 APG while Tyrese Hunter has 16 PPG with 3.9 RPG and a team-high 3.3 APG to lead the Tigers in assists. Colby Rogers has 13.4 PPG and Dain Dainja has 10.9 PPG with a team-high 6.3 RPG to lead the Tigers in rebounding and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Memphis so far this season. As a team, Memphis is averaging 81.1 PPG on 47.2% shooting from the field, 44.3% from three and 73.6% from the foul line this season.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won each of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Virginia has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
Virginia Recap
The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game looking to add on to a 59-41 win over Bethune Cookman last time out. After this game, Virginia will take on American at home.
Cavaliers Looking To Build Momentum
Isaac McKneely leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 12.9 PPG along with 3.8 RPG and 3 APG as the lone double-digit scorer for Virginia so far this season. Elijah Saunders has 9.9 PPG with 5.1 RPG while Andrew Rohde has 9 PPG with 2.8 APG and Jacob Cofie has 8.7 PPG with a team-high 6.3 RPG to lead the Cavaliers on the glass so far this season. As a team, Virginia is averaging 61.4 PPG on 43.8% shooting from the field, 38.1% from three and 72.9% from the foul line this season.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
Memphis vs. Virginia Prediction
I’m on Memphis here. I just don’t trust Virginia’s offense enough to be able to keep up with Memphis here, and I do think the Tigers will have enough success despite Virginia’s defense in this one. The Tigers are just the better and more trustworthy team in this one even on the road, and I think Memphis picks up a big win and cover on the road. Give me Memphis here.
