Memphis vs Connecticut Picks and Prediction – 11/25/2024

The Memphis Tigers will meet the UConn Huskies Monday afternoon in Maui for a matchup in the Maui Invitational. Memphis is rolling to start the year undefeated through four games played following an 8 point victory against San Francisco last time out. The Tigers offense has carried the team averaging 81.3 points on 47.5% shooting. Defensively Memphis has been just as strong allowing just 70.8 points per game overall. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

PJ Haggerty is the offensive leader this season for Memphis averaging 22.5 points per game. Tyrese Hunter is second on the team averaging 13.3 points and adds a team high 4.2 assists. Colby Rogers averages 11 points and Dain Dainja averages 10 points per game as the fourth Memphis player in double figures. Dainja also leads Memphis averaging 7 rebounds per contest.

The UConn Huskies are the number 2 ranked team in the nation undefeated through the first four games played following a blowout 35 point victory last time out. Offensively UConn is rolling averaging 88.8 points on 53% shooting from the floor. Defensively UConn has been elite as well allowing just 51 points per game and have allowed just 47.5 points per game during their last two outings.

Alex Karaban leads the Huskies offensively this season averaging 16.2 points per game. Solo Ball averages 13.5 points, while freshman sensation Liam McNeely also averages 13.5 points per game. Big man Tarris Reed Jr is 4th on the roster averaging 11.8 points and leads the way pulling in 9.8 rebounds. Hassan Diarra averages just 6.5 points but leads UConn dishing out 4.5 assists. Jayden Ross has emerged as a factor for the Huskies this season averaging 9.3 points and adds a team high 1.3 steals per game.

Both teams come into this matchup playing great basketball, but UConn is the number two team in the nation. Look for the Huskies to overwhelm Memphis in every facet of this game leading to the victory. Take the Huskies to do the work Monday in Maui to remain undefeated as they get the win and cover against Memphis. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win and cover 81-65.