by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Where to Watch: ESPN2
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Alabama NL, Memphis NL; Over/Under: NL points
Bet365: Point Spread: Alabama -5, Memphis +5; Over/Under: 155 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Alabama -5.5, Memphis +5.5; Over/Under: 155.5 points
Season Record
Alabama Crimson Tide: 8-1 (3rd place, SEC)
Memphis Tigers: 5-4 (8th place, AAC)
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Alabama Crimson Tide vs Memphis Tigers Preview and Analysis
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Alabama Crimson Tide: 4-1 last 5
Memphis Tigers: 1-4 last 5
Alabama Crimson Tide Analysis
Alabama is coming into this game with an 8-1 record overall and they will be playing the first of their road games this season in this game. They only have 1 loss all season but they have gone on a 4 game winning streak since then. Their loss was against the Iona Gaels while their 4 straight wins came against the Drake Bulldogs, the Miami Hurricanes, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and the Houston Cougars in their last game. Juwan Gary led the team in points in that game with 19 while Jaden Shackelford was next on the team with 18 points. Jahvon Quinerly also scored 17 points and JD Davison scored 10 points off the bench in that one as well. Quinerly led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Davison led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 52% from the field, 38.9% from 3-point range, and 77.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 86 PPG and their defense is allowing 72.2 PPG against them. Alabama has an ATS record of 6-3 this season and their O/U record is 5-3-1.
Memphis Tigers Analysis
Memphis is coming into this game with a 5-4 record overall and they are 4-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. Their last win was against the Virginia Tech Hokies while their 4 straight losses came against the Iowa State Cyclones, the Georgia Bulldogs, the Ole Miss Rebels, and the Murray State Racers in their last game. Tyler Harris led the team in points in that game with 15 while Jalen Duren was next on the team with 14 points. Harris also led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Duren and DeAndre Williams off the bench both led the team in rebounds with 5 each. They were 49% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 63.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.2 PPG against them. Memphis has an ATS record of 3-6 this season and their O/U record is 5-4.
Alabama vs Memphis Prediction
Alabama is coming into this game as a 5 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Alabama has been having a great season and they are coming off of a big win against a ranked Houston team. They have already beaten a few ranked teams this season and they should have a lot more confidence after that win in their last game. Memphis had a great start to their season but they have lost 4 games straight and their season is just spiraling out of control right now. Alabama has been playing much better this season and they have been the more consistent team. The best bet to place in this game is on Alabama to cover the spread here.
Alabama Memphis Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, December 14, 2021 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Alabama 88 Memphis 76.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Alabama Crimson Tide: 4-8 O/U as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. 6-16 O/U in a road game where the total is 150 to 159.5. 12-22 O/U after 3 or more consecutive overs. 9-20 O/U off a close home win by 3 points or less. 19-31 O/U after a close win by 3 points or less. 12-19 O/U after playing a game as a home favorite.
Memphis Tigers: 31-58 O/U when the total is 150 to 159.5. 13-33 O/U in a home game where the total is 150 to 159.5. 8-16 O/U after one or more consecutive overs. 7-13 O/U after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games. 21-32 O/U after playing a game as favorite. 4-9 O/U after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.
Key Injuries
Alabama Crimson Tide: J. Rojas (F) Mid Jan - Knee injury. N. Burnett (G) out for season - Knee injury.
Memphis Tigers: C. Lawson (F) Ques Tues - Ankle injury.
Notable Quotes
“If I was in their shoes, I would be looking for a goaltending call too." - Nate oats on his team’s win against Houston.
"Never saw this coming and I feel like it's happening for a reason. Until we all bond together, this type of stuff can happen. Other teams to me seem closer. They're having fun. They're making plays. We'll get there." - Penny Hardaway on his team losing their 4th straight game.
Starting Lineups
Alabama Crimson Tide
C. Bediako
K. Ellis
N. Gurley
J. Quinerly
J. Shackelford
Memphis Tigers
E. Bates
J. Duren
A. Lomax
L. Quinones
D. Williams
Statistical Leaders
Alabama Crimson Tide
PPG: J. Shackelford (19.1)
APG: J. Davison (4.3)
RPG: J. Shackelford (6.9)
Memphis Tigers
PPG: E. Bates (11.2)
APG: A. Lomax (2.7)
Reb/G: J. Duren (7.8)
Coaches:
Alabama Crimson Tide: Nate Oats (3rd season)
Memphis Tigers: Anfernee Hardaway (4th season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
