Frisco Bowl Preview: Memphis Tigers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers – Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
The 25th-ranked Memphis Tigers (11-2) take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (6-6) in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday, December 17 at 9:00 PM ET at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Current college football betting odds show that the Tigers are favored with a point spread at -4.5 (-110).
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Tigers have won their last three games, which have been by at least seven points or more. Their most recent successful outing was a 34-24 battle over the (previously) 17th-ranked Tulane Green Wave.
They had a 17-10 lead at the half, but quickly pushed ahead further with a touchdown in the third quarter to help set the tone for the rest of the game. Seth Henigan had 22 of his 29 completions totaling 218 yards and two touchdowns.
Their offense held possession of the ball just under 40 minutes and produced 454 yards. They also forced the Green Wave to have three turnovers, which ultimately changed the game in their favor.
The Tigers are getting together 35.2 points a game and rank 19th in the nation. Defensively they have allowed teams to get 22.8 points a game, ranking 45th. This is a great spread and makes them an appealing prospect.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Mountaineers have some negative momentum heading into this matchup, going 2-3 over their last five games. They are coming off of a 52-15 blowout loss against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
After the first quarter, the Mountaineers were down just 6-3. However, they allowed the Red Raiders to post a 29-0 run in the second quarter to put this game out of reach for good. Garrett Greene completed 29 of his 39 passes for 265 yards, a touchdown, and two unfortunate interceptions.
While they had possession of the ball a little over 34 minutes, they turned it over three times. Their offense produced 423 yards, but gave up 568 to the Raiders. If they behave this way against the Tigers, this will end badly.
The Mountaineers rank 64th for their offensive production at 28.5 points a game. On defense, they are giving up 31.1 points per matchup, ranking 106th. This shows a negative correlation between the two averages, which is not healthy coming into a bowl game.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
College football bettors should check out MyBookie for the best Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl betting odds, which currently show the Tigers as 4.5-point favorites on the road. According to market predictions, the Tigers are poised to win with a success rate at 53.0 percent.
The Tigers clearly have better momentum and track record coming into this battle, as the Mountaineers have had too many turnovers and terrible defense over their last handful of games. Look for the Tigers to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Memphis Tigers -4.5 (-110)
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