Memphis vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 12

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  • Houston (31-2) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Memphis (25-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
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The Memphis Tigers (25-8) visit Dickies Arena to take on the Houston Cougars (31-2) on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 3:15pm EDT in Fort Worth.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Memphis vs. Houston Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Memphis vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Memphis+5.5 -105O 135.5 -115+210
Houston -5.5 -115U 135.5 -105-275

Memphis vs Houston Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 63.5% confidence.

Memphis vs Houston Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 46 games (+24.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 45 games (+21.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 47 games (+9.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 48 games (+7.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 50 games (+28.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 44 games (+8.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 48 games (+5.15 Units / 10% ROI)

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has gone 15-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 22-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.25 Units / 10.98% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -13.22% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has gone 18-15 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 17-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -4.29% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting the Over for -4.75 Units / -13.1% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

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 is shooting 48% (638/1,341) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

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

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

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (332 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (332 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston has made 1,703 field goals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 8.6 steals per game (475 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

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

Memphis has 198 steals this season — most among AAC Teams

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (492 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Houston has 492 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams

Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (492 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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