The Memphis Tigers (14-5, 4-2 AAC) battle the Cincinnati Bearcats (14-6, 5-2) Sunday. Tip from Fifth Third Arena is set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Memphis vs. Cincinnati'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Tigers beat Wichita St. at home 88-78 Thursday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point favorite. Memphis is just 7-12 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 2-4 straight up on the road. It has failed to cover 8 in a row. The Tigers’ offense ranks 38th in points per game (79.1).
Cincinnati is 13-6 ATS this season. It beat South Florida 85-69 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 4-point road favorite. The Bearcats have covered 7 of their last 10, yet have alternated covering and not in their last 6. The Bearcats’ offense ranks 63rd in points per game (77.3).
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