The Murray State Racers will take on the Memphis Tigers at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at FedExForum. Memphis is 5-3 overall and 4-0 at home, while the Racers are 7-1 overall and 1-0 on the road. It’s been almost a decade to the day (Dec. 11, 2011) since the programs last went head-to-head and both teams need a win here for very different reasons.
For Murray State, it would establish itself as a clear NCAA Tournament contender, while for Memphis, it’d stop the bleeding of a three-game losing streak. The Tigers are favored by 10.5 points in the latest Memphis vs. Murray State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 142.5. Before entering any Murray State vs. Memphis picks, you’ll want to see the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Memphis vs. Murray State. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for Murray State vs. Memphis:
- Memphis vs. Murray State spread: Memphis -10.5
- Memphis vs. Murray State over-under: 142.5 points
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What you need to know about Memphis
Memphis fell 67-63 to the Ole Miss Rebels last Saturday. It was the latest disappointment in a season that has seemingly been full of them for Penny Hardaway’s squad. Memphis pulled in the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation by signing two of the top six recruits in the country (Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren). But for all of Memphis’s incredible talent, athleticism and length, it’s lacked the steadying hand of an experienced point guard.
The Tigers have turned the ball over 20 times or more in four of their last six contests and lead the nation in committing 19.1 turnovers per game. Bates and Duren have shown flashes, with Bates leading the team in scoring (11.5 ppg), while Duren ranks third in scoring (10.0 ppg) and first in rebounding (8.1 rpg). But Hardaway will need the pair to be more dominant to get this team back onto an NCAA Tournament track.
What you need to know about Murray State
Meanwhile, MSU didn’t have too much room to spare in its contest with the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Saturday, but still walked away with a 93-87 victory. Trae Hannibal led Murray State with 19 points and the Racers had five players score in double-figures.
Matt McMahon’s squad is averaging 83.4 points per game this season and has topped 90 points in its last two outings. Tevin Brown is averaging 18.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in his fourth season in the Murray State starting lineup. K.J. Williams is also having a big year in his fourth season as a major contributor, averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. That experience could be vital against a young Memphis squad.
How to make Memphis vs. Murray State picks
The model is leaning under on the total and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 70 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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