Memphis vs. SMU Betting Picks and Predictions
by Clive Smith | Mar 12, 2022
Memphis vs. SMU Betting Picks & Predictions
The Memphis Tigers (20-9, 13-5 AAC) will attempt to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the SMU Mustangs (23-7, 13-4 AAC) at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 12, 2022 as 4-point favorites. The Mustangs have won three games in a row. Find more below on the Memphis vs. SMU betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The point total is set at 141.5 in the matchup.
Memphis vs. SMU Betting Line
Memphis vs SMU Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Memphis |
-4 |
– |
– |
141.5 |
-111 |
-109 |
-175 |
150 |
Memphis vs. SMU Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, March 12, 2022
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Computer Predictions for Memphis vs. SMU
Computer picks for Tigers vs Mustangs
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
SMU (+4)
|
Under (141.5)
|
SMU 74 Memphis 65
|
Memphis vs. SMU Betting Trends
In Memphis’ 29 games this year, it has 14 wins against the spread.
The Tigers are 9-11 ATS when favored by 4 points or more this season.
Memphis’ games this year have hit the over on 17 of 29 set point totals (58.6%).
Memphis Leaders
Jalen Duren leads the Tigers in scoring (12.3 points per game) and rebounding (eight rebounds per game).
Alex Lomax paces the team with four assists per game.
Tyler Harris is the top three-point shooter for the Tigers, connecting on 1.8 per game.
Memphis’ blocks leader is Duren, who collects 2.2 per game. Lomax leads the team averaging 1.8 steals a game.
Memphis Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.4 |
33 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.5 |
21 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.1 |
36 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.6 |
78 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
15.8 |
2 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.7 |
328 |
SMU vs. Memphis Betting Trends
Against the spread, SMU is 17-17-0 this year.
The Mustangs are 3-2 as 4-point underdogs or more.
This season, 18 of SMU’s 30 games have gone over the point total.
SMU Leaders
The Mustangs go-to guy, Kendric Davis, leads the team in both scoring (19.7 points per game) and assists (4.6 assists per game).
When it comes to rebounds, Marcus Weathers is the SMU leader with 7.5 per game.
Davis makes more threes per game than any other member of the Mustangs, averaging 2.5 treys per game.
Nobody on SMU grabs more steals than Davis (1.6 per game) or blocks more shots than Michael Weathers (1.5 per game).
SMU Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.6 |
136 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.7 |
24 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.7 |
42 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.3 |
286 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.8 |
198 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.3 |
106 |
After taking a look at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is SMU (+4). Our computer picks see the scoring going under the total of 141.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of SMU 74, Memphis 65 when it’s sorted out on the court.
