The Memphis Tigers and Florida Atlantic Owls meet Saturday in college football action at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Here’s a FAU vs Memphis Prediction. This article will include a FAU vs Memphis Pick.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers beat Troy and Arkansas, and they play Tulsa next. Memphis has won 8 straight games. Brendon Lewis is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 807 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Cortez Braham Jr. and Jamari Hawkins have combined for 437 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Brady Kluse has 7 receptions.
The Memphis Tigers ground game is averaging 236.3 yards per contest, and Sutton Smith leads the way with 394 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Memphis is allowing 16 points and 308.3 yards per game. Sam Brumfield leads the Memphis Tigers with 22 tackles, Everett Roussaw Jr. has 1.5 sacks and DeMarco Ward has 2 interceptions.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls beat Florida A&M, lost to FIU, and they play Rice next. The Florida Atlantic Owls have lost 11 of their last 15 games. Caden Veltkamp is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 880 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Easton Messer and Jayshon Platt have combined for 378 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Asaad Waseem has 11 receptions.
The Florida Atlantic Owls ground game is averaging 135 yards per contest, and Gemari Sands leads the way with 232 yards on 33 carries. Defensively, FAU is allowing 30.3 points and 361.3 yards per game. Zyere Horton leads the Florida Atlantic Owls with 15 tackles, Deshaun Batiste has 1 sack and Wendol Philord has 3 pass deflections.
Memphis Tigers @ Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won 12 of its last 15 September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Florida Atlantic’s last three games.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won each of its last eight games.
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last 19 September games as an underdog.
- Memphis has covered the spread in each of its last seven games.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games as an underdog.
- Memphis has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Memphis’ last eight road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Florida Atlantic’s last five games in Florida have gone OVER the total points line.
Florida Atlantic Owls Player Prop Facts
- Caden Veltkamp has recorded 25+ completions in four consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 5.
Memphis Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, DeMarco Ward ranks T8th amongst FBS players for interceptions (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida Atlantic ranks 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-11.3).
- Florida Atlantic ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (0.0).
- Memphis ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (2.5).
- Memphis ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
FAU vs Memphis Prediction
Memphis is the more talented team and has the ability to run away with things here. FAU hasn’t shown much resistance defensively and hasn’t played inspiring ball since Lane Kiffin left the program. The problem is, Memphis has had issues against the pass this season and is facing a top-20 passing offense in FAU. Florida Atlantic has also had an extra week to prepare for this game, and I love my dogs with the rest advantage, especially at home. Since 2020, FAU is 5-3 ATS as a double-digit underdog. I’ll take a shot with the FAU Owls and the points on Saturday.