- Matchup: Florida Atlantic Owls vs Memphis Tigers
- Date of Match: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Memphis Tigers (9-10) are set to face off against the Florida Atlantic Owls (14-7) at FedExForum this Thursday.
In their most recent outing, the Florida Atlantic Owls went up against South Florida, resulting in a disappointing 89-75 defeat. The Owls managed a field goal percentage of 40.9%, converting 27 out of 66 attempts, and hit 7 of their 22 three-point shots. From the free throw line, they achieved 14 out of 19 for a 73.7% success rate. On the boards, Florida Atlantic secured 28 rebounds, with 10 coming from the offensive end. They also recorded 8 assists, committed 10 turnovers, and snagged 5 steals. Defensively, Florida Atlantic allowed their opponent to shoot 44.1% from the field, permitting South Florida to make 30 of 68 attempts. South Florida distributed 18 assists and had 5 steals during the game. They also grabbed a total of 41 rebounds (15 offensive, 26 defensive) and shot 71.0% from the free-throw line, making 22 of 31 attempts. The Owls committed 20 fouls compared to 16 by South Florida.
One standout player for Florida Atlantic was Devin Vanterpool, who scored 22 points on 9 of 18 shooting and logged 36 minutes on the court. He also managed to grab 5 rebounds and added 2 assists to his tally.
The Owls come into this matchup with a season record of 14-7. They average 12.1 turnovers per game while committing 18.3 fouls. Collectively, Florida Atlantic secures 39.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated 296 assists this season, positioning them 168th nationally in assists. They are hitting 34.2% from beyond the arc (185 of 541) and converting 72.3% at the free throw line. Their scoring average stands at 82.7 points per game (66th in NCAA), with a shooting efficiency of 47.1% from the field.
On the defensive side, Florida Atlantic forces 12.7 turnovers per game while drawing an average of 17.5 personal fouls. They rank 92nd in college basketball for assists allowed to opponents, having given up 249 this season. The Owls concede a field goal percentage of 42.6% (525 of 1,233) and average 34.2 rebounds per game defensively, while allowing 34.0% from three-point range. They currently sit at 188th in D-1 for points allowed per game, averaging 73.7.
In their last match, the Memphis Tigers faced off against Wichita State and were defeated 74-59. Memphis allowed Wichita State to grab 36 rebounds total (10 offensive). The Tigers shot 34.6% from three-point territory, making 9 out of 26 attempts and finished 5 out of 8 from the free throw line (62.5%). Defensively, Memphis allowed Wichita State to score 30 out of 67 field goal attempts, equating to 44.8%. The Tigers themselves went 24 of 59 from the field (40.7%), hitting only 3 of 19 three-point shots (15.8%). They made 8 free throws for a shooting percentage of 72.7%. With 18 fouls collected, Wichita State sent the Tigers to the line for a total of 11 shots. Memphis also committed 17 turnovers but managed to snag 9 steals, finishing with 27 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 33 boards.
Curtis Givens III contributed significantly for Memphis, shooting 4 out of 9 for a field goal percentage of 44.4%, but did not record any rebounds. He scored 11 points in 25 minutes and added 2 assists.
This season, Memphis holds a record of 9-10. The Tigers are hitting 43.2% from the field, ranking 293rd nationally. They have scored a total of 1,391 points this season, averaging 73.2 points per game, and secured 37.1 boards per contest. Their assist average is at 14.1, placing them 188th in the nation, while turnovers average at 14.5 per game. Memphis commits an average of 19.7 personal fouls per game and converts 69.0% from the free throw line.
On defense, Memphis allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 30.1%, with opponents hitting 148 of 492. They also allow 72.2% at the free throw line. The Tigers concede an average of 13.9 assists and 37.2 rebounds per game, ranking 225th and 314th respectively in college basketball. Memphis is 180th in D-1 for points allowed per game, averaging 73.3. They force 13.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 41.2% from the field (54th in the NCAA).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Memphis
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