Who’s Playing
Memphis @ Houston
Current Records: Memphis 20-6; Houston 24-2
What to Know
The Memphis Tigers have quite the challenge ahead of them as they’re expected to be blown off the court 1. Memphis and the #2 Houston Cougars will face off in an American Athletic battle at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Fertitta Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Tigers winning the first 75-61 at home and the Cougars taking the second 71-53.
Memphis escaped with a win this past Thursday against the UCF Knights by the margin of a single free throw, 64-63. Guard Elijah McCadden (16 points) was the top scorer for Memphis.
Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the contest between Houston and the SMU Mustangs this past Thursday was still a pretty decisive one as Houston wrapped it up with an 80-65 victory on the road. Houston got double-digit scores from four players: guard Marcus Sasser (20), forward Jarace Walker (14), guard Jamal Shead (13), and guard Tramon Mark (11).
The wins brought the Tigers up to 20-6 and the Cougars to 24-2. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Memphis ranks 19th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.40% on the season. But Houston have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 35.50%, which places them first in college basketball. We’ll see which of these strengths — offense or defense — will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Fertitta Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $66.00
Odds
The Cougars are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Houston have won eight out of their last 13 games against Memphis.
- Mar 13, 2022 – Houston 71 vs. Memphis 53
- Mar 06, 2022 – Memphis 75 vs. Houston 61
- Feb 12, 2022 – Memphis 69 vs. Houston 59
- Mar 13, 2021 – Houston 76 vs. Memphis 74
- Mar 07, 2021 – Houston 67 vs. Memphis 64
- Mar 08, 2020 – Houston 64 vs. Memphis 57
- Feb 22, 2020 – Memphis 60 vs. Houston 59
- Mar 16, 2019 – Houston 61 vs. Memphis…
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