Memphis vs. Boise State NCAA Tournament First Round Betting Picks and Predictions
by Tom Miller | Mar 14, 2022
Memphis vs. Boise State Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boise State Broncos (27-7) are 2.5-point underdogs as they try to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Memphis Tigers (21-10) on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Moda Center. The contest airs at 1:45 PM ET. Find more below on the Memphis vs. Boise State betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The matchup has a point total of 131.5.
Memphis vs. Boise State Betting Line
Memphis vs Boise State Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Memphis |
-2.5 |
– |
– |
131.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-138 |
115 |
Memphis vs. Boise State Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
- Game Time: 1:45 PM ET
- Location: Portland, Oregon
Computer Predictions for Memphis vs. Boise State
Computer picks for Tigers vs Broncos
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Boise State (+2.5)
|
Over (131.5)
|
Boise State 69 Memphis 68
|
Memphis vs. Boise State Betting Trends
Memphis has 16 wins against the spread in 31 games this year.
So far this season, the Tigers have been installed as favorites by a 2.5-point margin or more 25 times and are 12-12-1 ATS in those matchups.
Memphis’ games this year have hit the over 17 times in 33 opportunities (51.5%).
Memphis Leaders
Jalen Duren leads the Tigers in scoring (12.2 points per game) and rebounding (8.1 rebounds per game).
The team is led in assists by Alex Lomax’s four per game.
The Tigers are led by Lester Quinones from beyond the arc. He knocks down 1.7 shots from deep per game.
Memphis’ blocks leader is Duren, who records 2.2 per game. Lomax leads the team averaging 1.8 steals an outing.
Memphis Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.1 |
36 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.6 |
23 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.3 |
32 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.5 |
70 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
15.8 |
2 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.3 |
319 |
Boise State vs. Memphis Betting Trends
Boise State has covered the spread 17 times in 34 games.
Against the spread as 2.5-point underdogs or greater, the Broncos are 5-1-1.
Boise State has played 34 games this year, and 16 of them have gone over the total.
Boise State Leaders
Abu Kigab outpaced his teammates on the Broncos scoring front by putting up 14.7 points per game. He adds 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game this season.
The Boise State leaders in rebounds and assists are Mladen Armus (7.9 rebounds per game) and Emmanuel Akot (2.9 assists per game).
Akot leads the Broncos in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 1.8 made threes per game.
Kigab tops Boise State in steals with 1.3 per game, and Armus leads the squad in blocks with 0.9 per game.
Boise State Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.8 |
129 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.6 |
142 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.3 |
156 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.4 |
17 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.1 |
268 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.3 |
187 |
Betting Tips for Memphis vs. Boise State
After digging through all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Boise State (+2.5). Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 131.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Boise State 69, Memphis 68 when all is said and done.
