Sweet 16's Hottest Teams - (2) Memphis vs. (3) Missouri

The Missouri Tigers (30-6 SU, 19-10 ATS, 15-14 O/U) are red-hot, having won five straight games coming into tonight’s matchup.

The Memphis Tigers (33-3 SU, 23-12 ATS, 12-22 O/U) are the hottest team in the country having won a whopping 27 consecutive games coming into this contest.

Both teams will be gunning for an SU and ATS victory in the BetUS Sportsbook when they square off at Cardinal Stadium in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Missouri defeated Marquette 83-79 to narrowly cover the spread as a 3-point favorite in the second round while the combined score played Over the posted O/U total (151).

Senior forward Leo Lyons scored a team-high 18 points to lead five Missouri players in double figure scoring.

Memphis blitzed Maryland in its 89-70 romp, easily covering the spread as 10-point favorites.

Freshman shooting guard Tyreke Evans scored a team-high 19 points to lead five Memphis players in double figure scoring while the final score played Over the posted total of 131 points.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NCAAB Free Pick.

Missouri is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

Missouri is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

Memphis is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.

Memphis is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.

The Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.

The Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.

NCAAB Odds

Missouri Tigers +4½ -110

Memphis Tigers -4½ -110

Over 141 -110

Under 141 -110

Analysis: While the Missouri Tiers have had an absolutely fine season in getting back on the national college hoops scene, they are no match for the waves of Memphis players at John Calipari’s disposal.

The Tigers – from Memphis – win and cover the spread in this contest.

NCAAB Free Picks: Memphis -4½ Points/Over 141 Total Points