Memphis Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Prediction, 11/10/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Missouri Tigers

Date: Friday, November 10, 2023

Location: Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO

TV: ESPN+

The Memphis Tigers (1-0) are hitting the road to Mizzou Arena on Friday where they will attempt to beat the Missouri Tigers (1-0).

The Memphis Tigers faced off with Jackson State and earned the victory with a final of 94-77 in their last contest. Memphis finished the game with a 50.7% field goal percentage (34 of 67) and converted 11 of 28 shots from downtown. From the charity stripe, the Tigers knocked down 15 of their 23 shots for a percentage of 65.2%. Pertaining to getting rebounds, they earned 31 with 9 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 21 assists for the contest while forcing the opposition into 23 turnovers and getting 15 steals. In reference to the defense, Memphis allowed the other team to go 46.0% from the floor on 29 of 63 shooting. Jackson State doled out 13 dimes and had 7 steals for the matchup. Furthermore, Jackson State totaled 30 rebounds (6 offensive, 24 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Jackson State finished shooting 75.0% at the free throw line by knocking down 9 of their 12 shots. They also made 10 out of their 30 tries from 3-point land. Regarding personal fouls, the Tigers ended up walking away with 14 while Jackson State accounted for 19 personal fouls.

Jaykwon Walton is one guy who was a factor in the game. He finished shooting 63.6% from the field and also recorded 1 assist. He played for 28 minutes played and also snagged 5 boards. He scored 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting.

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Memphis heads into this contest with a mark of 1-0 on the year. They are averaging 94.0 pts per game (61st in Division 1) while shooting 50.7% from the field. The Tigers are hitting 39.3% on shots from beyond the arc (11 of 28) and 65.2% from the free throw line. As a unit, Memphis is collecting 34.0 rebounds per contest and has earned 21 assists on the campaign, which is 59th in the nation in terms of passing. They turn the ball over 16.0 times per contest and as a team are committing 14.0 fouls on a nightly basis.

On the defensive end, the Tigers are forcing 23.0 turnovers every game while drawing 19.0 personal fouls. They rank 233rd in college basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 13 conceded for the year. The Tigers defense is allowing a field goal percentage of 46.0% (29 of 63) and they relinquish 37.0 rebounds per contest as a unit. They are conceding 33.3% on 3-point shots and they are ranked 272nd in Division 1 in PPG allowed (77.0).

The last time they took the hardwood, the Missouri Tigers went home victorious with a score of 101-79 when they played Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Tigers were able to corral 26 defensive boards and 8 offensive rebounds totaling 34 for this game. They coughed up the ball 13 times, while recording 7 steals for the matchup. Arkansas-Pine Bluff had 18 personal fouls for the game which took the Tigers to the charity stripe for a total of 19 tries. They were able to make 17 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 89.5%. In terms of shooting from downtown, Missouri buried 12 of 30 tries (40.0%). Overall, the Tigers ended up going 36 out of 64 from the floor which had them shooting 56.3%. The Tigers allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff to convert 23 of their 57 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 40.4% for this contest. They shot 27.6% from distance by going 8 out of 29 and ended up going 25 out of 31 from the free throw line (80.6%). In reference to how they cleaned up the glass, Missouri allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff to snag 23 in total (8 on the offensive glass).

Sean East ended up being important for the Tigers in the matchup. He had 21 points in his 21 minutes on the hardwood and tallied 2 assists for this contest. He converted 7 out of 8 for the game for a field goal percentage of 87.5%, and added 3 rebounds.

Missouri has a record of 1-0 for the year. As an offensive unit, the Tigers are shooting 56.3% from the floor, which ranks them 28th in D-1. Missouri has tallied 101 pts so far this year and they snag 38.0 rebounds per game. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 19.0 times per game (68th in the country) and they turn the ball over 13.0 times per contest. The Tigers commit 26.0 personal fouls every game while shooting 89.5% from the free throw line.

The Tigers on the defensive end are ranked 283rd in college basketball in points allowed per contest with 79.0. They are forcing 16.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 40.4% from the field (188th in D-1). The Missouri defense surrenders 27.6% on shots from behind the 3-point line (8 of 29) and their opponents are knocking down 80.6% of their foul shots. They have relinquished 8.0 assists and 29.0 boards per game, which has them ranked 90th and 78th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Memphis

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