Memphis Tigers vs Colorado State Rams Prediction & Picks - NCAA Basketball
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
Another one of the first-round games set for Friday afternoon will see the 12th-seeded Colorado State Rams take on the 5th-seeded Memphis Tigers in the West Region. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this first-round matchup between the Rams and Tigers.
Colorado State enters this game with a record of 25-9, earning an automatic bid for winning the Mountain West tournament. The Rams beat Nevada in the Mountain west quarterfinals, Utah State in the Mountain West semifinals, and Boise State in the Mountain West final. Colorado State will be making their 13th appearance in the NCAA tournament and their second consecutive appearance.
As for Memphis, they enter this game with a record of 29-5, earning an automatic bid by winning the American Conference tournament. The Tigers beat Wichita State in the American quarterfinals, Tulane in the American semifinals, and UAB in the American final. This will be the 29th NCAA tournament appearance for Memphis and their first since the 2022-2023 season.
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Memphis Tigers - Colorado State Rams Key Points
- Memphis is 8-0 SU in their last 8 games
- Memphis is 7-0 SU in their last 7 games vs the MW
- Memphis is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games in March
- Memphis is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog
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Our Memphis Tigers vs Colorado State Rams Prediction
The fact that Memphis is an underdog in this game is strange as they simply appear to be the better team. The Tigers have an elite offense, averaging 80.1 points per game. Their defense however, is average at best, allowing 73.1 points per game.
As for Colorado State, defense is their strength, allowing an average of 67.4 points per game. As for their offense, the Rams are averaging 75.4 points per game so not elite but not toothless. Despite the fact that Colorado State has been the better team defensively, Memphis’ offense has proven they can score against just about any team in the country, shooting 47.6% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range. Because of their efficient scoring, our Colorado State Rams vs Memphis Tigers prediction is Memphis ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
