Alabama is now ranked in the top five of the latest AP poll, but the Crimson Tide will need to fend off an upset-minded Memphis team in order to stay there. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 13 while airing on ESPN2. Alabama enters this game as 6.5-point home favorites with the total set at 146.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Alabama vs. Memphis predictions below.
Alabama vs. Memphis Odds
- Spread: Alabama -6.5
- Total: 146.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 13
- Time: 9 pm ET
- Location: Coleman Coliseum — Tuscaloosa, AL
- TV: ESPN2
Alabama Betting Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 10
- The Crimson Tide are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- The Crimson Tide are 10-22-2 ATS in their last 34 games overall.
- Over is 10-2 in Crimson Tide last 12 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Memphis Betting Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 26
- The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games following three or more consecutive home games.
- The Tigers are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 games overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 road games.
- Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games following a ATS win.
Alabama vs. Memphis Predictions
Alabama moved from No. 8 in the AP Poll to No. 4 thanks to an upset win over the former top team in the nation, Houston Cougars. The Crimson Tide will face No. 15 Gonzaga on Saturday, so this meeting against Memphis can be considered a “sandwich game” between two ranked opponents. Does that mean Alabama will overlook this matchup?
Memphis certainly won’t overlook the opportunity to knock off a top-five team. The Tigers are playing with momentum after beating No. 19 Auburn on the road last Saturday. That’s the biggest win of Memphis’ season so far, as the Tigers lost two of its first four games (84-90 vs. Saint Louis, 69-70 vs. Seton Hall).
However, Memphis has turned a corner over the past two weeks, winning six in a row. Saturday’s victory over Auburn will give the Tigers enough belief to keep this one close against Alabama. There’s a decent chance the Crimson Tide will win at home, but the 6.5-point spread seems inflated after Alabama’s signature victory. Let’s take the value with Memphis.
The Pick: Memphis +6.5 | -110 at BetFred Sportsbook