Memphis vs. FAU odds, score prediction: 2024 college basketball picks, Feb. 25 best bets by proven model

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Memphis vs. FAU odds, score prediction: 2024 college basketball picks, Feb. 25 best bets by proven model

We've got another exciting American Athletic matchup on the schedule as the FAU Owls and Memphis Tigers are set to tip at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at the FedEx Forum. Memphis is 19-8 overall and 11-2 at home, while FAU is 21-6 overall and 4-4 on the road. Both teams have been tough to beat in recent weeks. FAU is 10-2 in its last 12 games, while Memphis has won 14 of its last 20 contests. 

On Sunday, FAU is favored by 1.5 points in the latest Memphis vs. FAU odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 160.5 points. Before entering any FAU vs. Memphis picks, you'll want to see the NCAA Basketball predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 16 of the 2023-24 season on a 136-89 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $2,500 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 25-13 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on FAU-Memphis. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball betting lines for the game:

  • Memphis vs. FAU spread: Memphis +1.5
  • Memphis vs. FAU over/under: 160.5 points
  • Memphis vs. FAU money line: Memphis: +105, FAU: -125
  • Memphis vs. FAU picks: See picks here

What you need to know about FAU

Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 13 more assists than your opponent, a fact the Owls proved on Thursday. FAU came out on top against the SMU Mustangs by a score of 80-70.

FAU can attribute much of its success to Alijah Martin, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds, and Vladislav Goldin, who scored 21 points to go along with five rebounds and two blocks. Martin continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

What you need to know about Memphis

Meanwhile, the Tigers got the win against the Charlotte 49ers on Wednesday by a conclusive 76-52 score line. The victory was just what Memphis needed coming off of a 106-79 loss in its prior match. Memphis can attribute much of its success to Jahvon Quinerly, who scored 17 points along with six assists and three steals, and Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds. 

The Tigers are 11-2 in their last 13 games at home and they're 15-5 in their last 20 games played in February. However, Memphis is just 3-13 against the spread in its last 16 contests. 

How to make Memphis vs. FAU picks

The model has simulated Memphis vs. FAU 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.