Memphis Tigers (10-2) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (6-6)
Memphis Tigers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers December 17 2024 – With a remarkable 10-2 record in the American Athletic Conference, the Memphis Tigers enter the Fraisco Bowl in blazing glory. As for their opponents, the West Virginia Mountaineers seemed to have a disappointing season with a 6-6 outcome, struggling to find rhythm in the Big 12. Here, the clash of Memphis’ offensive capabilities should make for an exciting matchup against West Virginia’s sturdy defense. Will Memphis be able to stretch their winning run, or will they go down after being ‘underdogs’ in the match against Washington?
Memphis Tigers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers December 17 2024 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Memphis Tigers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Memphis Tigers | -135 | -2.5 (-115) | Over 56.5 (-115) |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | +115 | +2.5 (-105) | Under 56.5 (-105) |
The Memphis Grizzlies are slight favorites at -2.5 against the West Virginia Mountaineers in what at trying to be a competitive meet. There are people who like betting upsets may consider West Virginia who are +115 underdog in this match. With a 56.5 total, the match certainly shows a promise of being a high-scoring contest. It may be wise to look into Memphis’ record when the spread is close as they excel at covering the spread.
Seth Henigan QB vs. Garrett Greene QB
The season has been quite a success for Seth Henigan of Memphis as he has already accumulated over 23 touchdown passes and 3,200 yards. He performed significantly well with a 64.5% completion rate with only 6 interceptions to his name. It is now important for Henigan to make use of the flaws of the secondary as West Virginia is quite weak in the area of pass defense. But then again, it does make one nervous that he has been sacked 19 times already this season.
Garrett Greene, who plays for West Virginia, on the other hand, has put up rather average numbers for his team with 1972 passing yards and 13 touchdowns. 11 interceptions thrown by Greene makes one question his form, and the 58.2% completion rate is something of a red flag too. Greene has movement and a 7.2 yards per throw would suggest that he is an athlete who can perform in disjointed situations. Memphis’s aggressive defense is sure to take advantage of Greene’s turnover-prone tendencies, so he must be careful.
Memphis Rides High on Offensive Prowess
Memphis has had some success lately, winning four out of their last five fixtures and most recently defeating Tulsa 34-24. Memphis’ Running back Mario Anderson Jr. has claimed 1,292 yards with 17 touchdowns, while Roc Taylor has the highest number of receiving yards at 834. Although Memphis’ defense was weak in the 44-36 loss to UTSA, they put up some fight against Rice and UAB. Their diversified offense is most certainly a problem for their opponents.
West Virginia’s Inconsistent Finish
West Virginia’s season came to a close with a terrible loss to Texas Tech with a score of 52-15. Mountaineers managed to have special victories against UCF and Cincinnati, but throughout the season, they missed a couple of key defensive plays. Jahiem White as a running back, is still a silver lining for the team, with 817 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns alongside Hudson Clement as a wide receiver. The Mountaineers got to work on their defense if they would like to have a fighting chance.
Memphis Tigers Betting Trends
Memphis has gone 7-1 SU in their last eight games and covered the spread in four of their last six contests. Their ability to cover as underdogs is notable (4-1 ATS), and they thrive in high-scoring games, with the total going over in five of their last six.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Trends
West Virginia has struggled against the spread, going 1-10 ATS in their last 11 December games. However, their recent games often hit the over, aligning with their offensive capabilities but defensive struggles. They’ve fared better as favorites, going 6-1 SU in such situations.
Memphis Tigers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Previews
Memphis has some advantages and they are their superior form and offensive depth. West Virginia’s varied defense is ineffective against Memphis’s effective and versatile offense when looking at this match up. Again, the over 56.5 gives some hope, considering the trends of both teams with scoring.
For prop bets, I suggest you take Mario Anderson Jr. to score anytime, as he is a red-zone beast. A tempting bet would be West Virginia to stay close enough for them not to lose by more than 2.5 points while scary at the same time..
Score Prediction: Memphis Tigers 38, West Virginia Mountaineers 28.
