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***Memphis
-3 vs. St. Joseph's
You
know I've been a big Memphis fan in this tournament.
Both of these teams come into this game riding major
winning
streaks, however I'll side with the Tigers as they
will have the advantage here. St. Joe's has reeled
off eight wins in their last nine games, mainly thanks
to their
strong defensive play.
However
they
have
managed
to hold
their opponents to just 56 ppg over their last five.
But their offense is terrible as they have scored more
than 60 points in just one of their last four contests.
They won't be able to limit the Tigers offense like that
tonight - an offense which is on fire right now. Memphis
is 6-1 in their last
seven
games, losing only in the C-USA championship against
Louisville and we all know how the Cardinals are doing
right now. They are 7-0 ATS over that span. They have
scored more than 80 points in five of those seven games.
The lowest number they reached in that stretch was 74
points against Louisville. The Tigers are 15-6 are the
top team left in this tournament. They take control
of this one early
and cruise to victory. Take Memphis for three stars.
**South
Carolina/Maryland UNDER 150
South
Carolina has kept games low this season, averaging
just 134 total points per game. Maryland games are
going a lot higher (158.4 per game) but they've slowed
down a bit lately (nearly four points per game less
over their last five). They're offense has slowed and
their defense has improved. South Carolina has held
their last four opponents under 68
points
per
game. Non-conference
games in which the total is between 150 and 159.5 points
featuring a team off 3 or more consecutive home wins
have gone under the posted total to the tune of 33-14
(70%) since 1997. Two stars on this one staying under
150 points.
Check
up-to-the-minute lines on these games:
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Lines & Odds
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