NCAAB
2 Picks (8 Units).
2PM EST: Memphis -1.5 (5 Units).
Ole Miss has played just 3 Power 5 teams and as such their strength of schedule ranks 332nd. Memphis on the other hand has the 4th ranked strength of schedule, beating UConn and Michigan State before losing to Auburn in the Maui invitational. They also took a tough Home loss to a very good Mississippi State team their last time out. They got killed on the boards against an elite rebounding team and had a poor perimeter shooting night. They're 263rd in 3-PT Rate but they're 10th in 3-PT %. They don't settle for 3's but their ability to knock them down is what expands the defense. Ole Miss is 170th in rebound rate while Memphis ranks 178th. Memphis won't get beat by size and physicality here. The 3-PT line should also be an ally. Ole Miss is 93rd in opponent 3-PT % and 346th in opponent 3-PT Rate. Playing at Home and coming off a poor shooting performance, we like Memphis to knock down those open looks. Ole Miss has also played just 1 true road game this season and it was December 3rd at Louisville. Was a great matchup for them, Louisville ranks 326th in 3-PT %. HC Penny Hardaway has built Memphis into a very strong NCAAB program and their Home Court reflects that. Tough spot for the Rebels.
