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Memphis vs. Alabama: College Basketball Betting Picks & Predictions (Tuesday)

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Life is good for fans of the Purdue Boilermakers, who currently have the No. 1 team in the country (second straight year they were ranked No. 1) and the Player of the Year frontrunner in Zach Edey. They may not remain atop the rankings when they come out next week if No. 2 Virginia beats No. 5 Houston this weekend, but nonetheless the Boilermakers have established themselves as legitimate national title contenders.

Here are our best bets for today’s college basketball action. And let’s take a closer look at Memphis vs. Alabama.

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings)

Memphis vs. Alabama: College Basketball Betting Picks & Predictions (Tuesday)

Memphis vs. Alabama Spread

The Crimson Tide catapulted to No. 4 in the AP poll after beating then-No. 1 Houston, their second top-five ranking in the last three seasons. So far, Alabama has not shown it has had too much difficulty replacing three of its top four scorers from last season. But we also like the contrarian nature of backing Memphis in the wake of Alabama’s huge victory.

The Crimson Tide make a dangerous living of the volume of their field goal attempts that come from 3-point range (46.7% is the 21st-highest), as they are a true “live and die by the 3” team. Alabama certainly will not get anything at the rim against an elite rim-protecting Memphis team, which ranks 43rd in NPAR (near-proximity field goal attempts, per Haslametrics), and 26th in 2-point percentage allowed (43.2%). Considering the Tigers also allow a tick over 30% from the 3-point line, they have the defensive make-up to frustrate Alabama.

Memphis has covered the spread in 18 of its previous 25 games, and we expect another spirited effort from Penny Hardaway’s squad here.

Bet: Memphis +6.5 (-110 at DraftKings)  

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