Betting on today’s Cavaliers and Tigers game? Catch the action at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and the Tigers are the home favorites against the Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup.

VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Tigers -2.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Will Virginia Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

After playing 10 games, Virginia comes into this matchup with a 9-1 record. Looking at their last ten road games, Virginia is 5-5, which includes games from last year. As Virginia prepares to face Memphis, their ATS record stands at 5-3. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

In 10 games, Virginia comes in with an over/under mark of 3-5-0, with their games averaging 120.9 points per game. In the Cavaliers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 118 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

Virginia is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 84 points vs. Syracuse. This figure is more than their season average of 66.8 points per game. Isaac McKneely led the scoring for the Cavaliers, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Reece Beekman chipped in with 13 points.

So far, the Cavaliers’ defense is ranked 2nd in the country at 53.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.4 threes per game vs. Memphis. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.0%.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Memphis?

Memphis holds an 8-2 record this season, and will be playing their 11th game. In their previous five home games, including last year, Memphis has a 4-1 record. As of today’s game, Memphis holds a 5-4 ATS record. Over their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Memphis have had an average of 153.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 148.9 points. Their over/under record is 6-3-0. The Tigers’ last five games have culminated with an average of 155 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.

In their recent game, the Tigers’ offense concluded with 81 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 79.6 points per contest. The top scorer for the Tigers was David Jones with 29 points, while Jahvon Quinerly also added 24 to the scoreboard.

At this time, the Tigers’ defense is positioned 193rd in the country, permitting 73.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 9.0 threes per game vs. Virginia. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%.