Connecticut at Memphis College Basketball Parlay 1/16/2018

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

FedExForum

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The Connecticut Huskies head to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Tigers on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Memphis as 2 point favorites.

Connecticut comes into this game with an overall record of 10-7. They currently have a point differential of -1.5 as they are averaging 69.9 points per game while giving up 71.4 per contest. Memphis has an overall record of 12-6. They are averaging 70.9 points per game and surrendering 71.1, good for a point differential of -0.2.

Valuable Connecticut Huskies Betting Trends

The Connecticut Huskies are 6-8 against the spread this season

The Connecticut Huskies are 7-7 against the over/under this year

Important Memphis Tigers Betting Trends

The Memphis Tigers are 6-8 against the spread this season

The Memphis Tigers are 7-8 against the over/under this year

Key Connecticut Huskies Injuries

12/23/17 G Alterique Gilbert Shoulder is out for season
11/07/17 G Sidney Wilson Eligibility is out indefinitely
01/08/18 F Eric Cobb Suspension is out indefinitely

Key Memphis Tigers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Terry Larrier averages 15.3 points per contest in 35.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 0.9 assists per game and 4.9 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%. Jalen Adams averages 18.9 points per contest while playing 38.5 minutes per night this year. He grabs 5.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 4.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is 82%.

Player Spotlight

Kyvon Davenport averages 12.6 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 30.5 minutes per game. He also hauls in 5.9 rebounds per game and dishes 0.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 68%. Jeremiah Martin scores 18.5 points per contest while playing 35.6 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 4.4 rebounds per contest and has 4.1 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Huskies allow 71.4 points per contest which is 157th in Division 1. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 123rd and 224th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 36.2 rebounds a game which ranks 233rd, and they allow 13.1 assists per game which puts them in 151st place in the country. They force 13.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 203rd in the nation. Connecticut averages 69.9 points per contest this year, which is 283rd in D-1. Their average scoring margin is -1.5 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a unit, which has them ranked 324th. From 3-point territory they shoot 31%, which is good for 322nd in college basketball. They average 37.3 boards per contest and 9.6 assists per game, which ranks them 118th and 350th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 195th with 13.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Tigers give up 71.1 points per game, which ranks them 152nd in the country. Their defense surrenders a 43% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 125th and 315th in those defensive statistics. They rank 299th with 15.5 dimes allowed per game and 109th with 33.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Tigers are 111th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 13.0 per contest this year. Memphis is 263rd in Division 1 with 70.9 points per contest this season. They are 202nd in the country in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -0.2. They shoot 30% from beyond the arc, which is good for 335th in D-1. They are 234th in college basketball in rebounding with 34.8 boards per contest and 226th in assists per game with 13.1. The Tigers are 152nd in turnovers per contest with 13.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Huskies are 288th in the nation in offensive rating with 98.7, and their defensive rating of 100.7 is ranked 156th. In terms of pace they are 252nd in the country with 68.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 46% is 329th. As a team they are 316th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 266th in Division 1. Connecticut is 212th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 173rd in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

Memphis is 128th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.3 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 196th in Division 1. The Tigers are 256th in the nation in defensive rating with 104.7, and their offensive rating of 104.5 is ranked 179th. They are 329th in D-1 in pace with 66.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 253rd. As a unit they are 222nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 236th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Connecticut +2 and under 149 total points

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