by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Venue: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Memphis -2.5, WVU +2.5; Over/Under: 56.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Memphis -2.5, WVU +2.5; Over/Under: 56.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Memphis -2.5, WVU +2.5; Over/Under: 56.5 points
Season Record
Memphis Tigers: 10-2 (6-2) (3rd place, AAC)
West Virginia Mountaineers: 6-6 (5-4) (9th place, Big 12)
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Memphis Tigers: won their last game on the road against the Tulane Green Wave 34-24.
West Virginia Mountaineers: lost their last game on the road against the Texas Tech Red Raiders 52-15.
Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Preview and Analysis
Memphis is entering this game with a 10-2 record overall and they have a 6-2 record in their conference games too. They are 7-0 in their home games, 3-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against Tulane 34-24. Seth Henigan was the starting QB and he completed 22/29 passes for 218 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Mario Anderson led the team in rushing yards with 177 and 1 TD. Roc Taylor led the receivers with 96 receiving yards on 7 receptions. Kourtlan Marsh led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Chandler Martin and Kobee Minor each led the defense in sacks with 1. Davion Ross came away with the only interception for them in that one.
West Virginia is entering this game with a 6-6 record overall and they have a 5-4 record in their conference games too. They are 3-4 in their home games, 3-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They lost their last game against Texas Tech 52-15. Garrett Greene was the starting QB and he completed 29/39 passes for 265 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Jahiem White led the team in rushing yards with 124 and 1 TD. CJ Donaldson Jr. led the receivers with 73 receiving yards on 7 receptions. Trey Lathan led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. Anthony Wilson Jr. came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Memphis vs West Virginia Prediction
The current betting odds have Memphis listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Memphis has looked great in their games this season with their 10-2 record overall and their 6-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the AAC. They blew their chance to make the AAC Championship game, but they ended their regular season with a road win over Tulane and that will give them some momentum to finish the year with a win in this Frisco Bowl. Meanwhile, West Virginia hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 6-6 record overall and their 5-4 conference record which has them right in the middle of the Big 12. They were a really up and down team this season from week to week and their defense has looked terrible lately, giving up a ton of points in their games. Their offense can't really be trusted either and that will be a problem against this Memphis team that has been putting up a ton of points lately. The defense has been a bit up and down for Memphis this season, but they will do enough to stop this inconsistent WVU offense. West Virginia doesn't have the offense to keep up with Memphis either. The best way to place a bet here is on Memphis to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Memphis Tigers: 5-9 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 4-9 ATS after playing their last game on the road. 4-8 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of +2 or better. 25-13 OVER in all lined games. 13-1 OVER off a win against a conference rival. 9-3 OVER after a game with a turnover margin of +2 or better.
West Virginia Mountaineers: 8-4 ATS off a loss against a conference rival. 9-5 ATS after allowing 37 points or more last game. 6-2 ATS after a loss by 17 or more points. 7-1 OVER off a road loss. 10-4 OVER after allowing 37 points or more last game. 10-5 OVER after playing their last game on the road.
Key Injuries
Memphis Tigers: M. Bussey (WR) Out - Undisclosed. S. Smith (RB) Out - Leg.
West Virginia Mountaineers: A. Burks (SAF) Out - Undisclosed. E. Vesterinen (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. A. Garnes (CB) Out - Undisclosed. J. Bray (WR) Out - Lower Leg. T. Ray (WR) Out - Foot.
Notable Quotes
“When you can't win the conference championship, all you can do is win the play that you're in and the game that you're in. Our guys came together and played for each other.” - Seth Henigan after their win against Tulane in their season finale.
“I don’t think that the first half of football necessarily defines who our players are, who we are as individuals, or who we are as a team. But we’re not pleased with that.” - Neal Brown after his team’s loss against TTU in their season finale.
Starting Lineups
Memphis Tigers
WR Taylor, Roc
WR Drake, Koby
WR Blankumsee, Demeer
TE Landphere, Anthony
QB Henigan, Seth
RB Anderson Jr., Mario
West Virginia Mountaineers
WR Clement, Hudson
WR Fox, Preston
WR Ray, Traylon
TE Taylor, Kole
QB Greene, Garrett
RB White, Jahiem
Statistical Leaders
Memphis Tigers
Passing: S. Henigan (3208)
Rushing: M. Anderson (1292)
Receiving: R. Taylor (834)
Touchdowns: M. Anderson (19)
West Virginia Mountaineers
Passing: G. Greene (1972)
Rushing: J. White (817)
Receiving: H. Clement (575)
Touchdowns: C. Donaldson (10)
Coaches:
Memphis Tigers: Ryan Silverfield (5th season)
West Virginia Mountaineers: Neal Brown (6th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
