FAU vs. Memphis Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Thursday, Jan. 29

The Memphis Tigers had a rough go during their out-of-conference schedule, but they're 4-3 in conference play. Tonight, they'll take on Florida Atlantic, which is 14-7 overall and 6-2 in American Conference competition.

These two teams have already faced each other once this season, back on January 11. The Owls won that game at home by a final score of 89-78. Will we see a similar result in the rematch? Let's find out what the oddsmakers think.

FAU vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook

Spread

FAU +1.5 (-105)
Memphis -1.5 (-115)

Moneyline

FAU +110
Memphis -135

Total

OVER 152.5 (-105)
UNDER 152.5 (-115)

FAU vs. Memphis How to Watch

Date: Thursday, January 29
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
Venue: FedExForum
How to Watch (TV): ESPN2
FAU Record: 14-7 (6-2 in American)
Memphis Record: 9-10 (4-3 in American)

FAU vs. Memphis Betting Trends

FAU is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
The UNDER is 5-2 in FAU's last seven games
FAU is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games as an underdog
Memphis is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games
Memphis is 18-2 straight up in its last 20 home games

FAU vs. Memphis Key Player to Watch

Devin Vanterpool, G - FAU Owls

Devin Venterpool is leading the Owls in points per game (16.0), as well as rebounds per game (6.7). One area he could improve in is his three-point shooting. Despite taking 120 three-point shots already this season, he's hitting them at a rate of just 35.8%. If he starts to get hot with his three-point shots, Florida Atlantic has a chance to go on a run.

FAU vs. Memphis Prediction and Pick

I'm surprised Memphis is the favorite in this game. The Tigers rank just 269th in the country in effective field goal percentage, and now they have to take on an FAU team that ranks 79th in that metric.

Memphis also has a turnover problem, ranking 340th in turnovers per possession, coughing up the ball 19.8% of the time they have the ball. That's bad news for them, considering they now face an FAU team that forces a turnover on 16.6% of their opponents' possessions.

I'll take FAU on the moneyline as a slight underdog.

Pick: FAU +110 via BetMGM

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