Florida Atlantic vs Memphis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – March Madness, Mar. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 17, 2023, 11:08 AM
  • Memphis (26-8) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Florida Atlantic (31-3)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The #9 seed Florida Atlantic Owls (31-3) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the #8 seed Memphis Tigers (26-8) on Mar. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 9:20pm EDT in Columbus.

Memphis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida Atlantic+2.5 -115O 152.5 -105+115
Memphis -2.5 -105U 152.5 -115-140

Florida Atlantic vs Memphis Prediction for March Madness:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Memphis will win this March Madness game with 56.2% confidence.

Florida Atlantic vs Memphis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Memphis will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Florida Atlantic and Memphis, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 50 games (+32.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+11.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 48 games (+9.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+8.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 47 games (+26.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 46 games (+23.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 48 games (+10.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 49 games (+8.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Florida Atlantic Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Atlantic has gone 21-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+10 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 29-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +30.1 Units / 17.88% ROI
  • 17-15 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI
  • 15-17 when betting the Under for -3.65 Units / -10.38% ROI

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has gone 16-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 23-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.35 Units / 12.9% ROI
  • 19-15 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 6.68% ROI
  • 15-19 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -15.78% ROI

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has made 9.7 three-pointers per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Florida Atlantic has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (346 assists/ 269 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Florida Atlantic has averaged 15.0 assists per game (346 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Florida Atlantic has made 223 three-pointers this season — most among Conference USA Teams

Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has averaged 14.9 turnovers per game (819 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Memphis has averaged 14.9 turnovers per game (819 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Memphis has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,756 points/1,341 shots) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Memphis has made 6.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (629 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Florida Atlantic has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (629 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Florida Atlantic has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,455 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Florida Atlantic has 413 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has 198 steals this season — most among AAC Teams

Memphis has averaged 8.6 steals per game (475 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Memphis has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,464 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Memphis has averaged 9.0 steals per game (198 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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