Who’s Playing
Murray State @ Memphis
Current Records: Murray State 7-1; Memphis 5-3
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, the Murray State Racers will be on the road. They will take on the Memphis Tigers at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at FedExForum. The Racers should still be riding high after a win, while Memphis will be looking to regain their footing.
MSU didn’t have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 93-87 victory.
Meanwhile, Memphis was close but no cigar on Saturday as they fell 67-63 to the Ole Miss Rebels.
MSU is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Saturday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
MSU is now 7-1 while the Tigers sit at 5-3. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Racers come into the game boasting the seventh highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 51.30%. But Memphis have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 36.70%, which places them 11th in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Tigers are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Racers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 10-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for Memphis
- Chandler Lawson: Out (Ankle)
- John Camden: Out (Foot)
Injury Report for Murray State
No Injury Information
