The Memphis Tigers (0-0) are heavily favored, by 48.5 points, versus the FCS Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The over/under in this outing is 60 points.
Memphis vs. Bethune-Cookman Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | -48.5 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Memphis | Bethune-Cookman | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.3 (26) | 13.0 (49) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.0 (70) | 70.0 (75) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (38) | 3 (66) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 20 (28) | 1 (31) |
Memphis vs. Bethune-Cookman Betting Insights (2022)
Memphis Stats and Trends
- Memphis won seven games against the spread last season, failing to cover six times.
- Memphis games hit the over eight out of 13 times last season.
- The Tigers’ 13 games last season went over this contest’s total of 60 points eight times.
- Memphis had an average point total of 59.9 in its contests last season, 0.1 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Bethune-Cookman Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Wildcats did not cover the spread when an underdog by 48.5 points or more last year (in one opportunity).
- Bethune-Cookman had a 60.5-point average over/under in its outings last year, 0.5 more points than the total for this game.
Memphis Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Seth Henigan threw for 3,571 yards last season (274.7 per game) while completing 64.1% of his passes (286-for-446), with 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also carried the ball 146 times for 289 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 22.2 yards per game.
- Jevyon Ducker ran for 544 yards on 110 carries (41.8 yards per game) and scored seven touchdowns a season ago.
- Last year Asa Martin ran for 435 yards on 85 carries (36.3 yards per game), with seven rushing touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 312 yards (26.0 per game) and one TD.
- Last year Eddie Lewis was targeted zero times and amassed 42 catches for 615 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Caden Prieskorn’s stat line last year showed 48 catches for 602 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 46.3 yards per game.
- Javon Ivory caught 46 passes on zero targets for 586 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48.8 yards per game.
- Jaylon Allen put together an impressive body of work a year ago, collecting five sacks, eight TFL, 62 tackles, and one interception.
- In last year’s campaign, Xavier Cullens totaled 114 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and three interceptions.
- Quindell Johnson picked off four passes while adding 79 tackles, four TFL, and four passes defended a season ago.
Bethune-Cookman Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Tyrone Franklin Jr. racked up 30 rushing yards (30.0 per game).
- Last year Que’Shaun Byrd ran for 30 yards on eight carries (30.0 yards per game). He also caught two passes for 34 and one TD.
- Dylaan Lee grabbed five passes for 83 yards last year. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 83.0 yards per game.
- Marcus Riley chipped in with 68 yards on two grabs. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 68.0 receiving yards last year.
- Darryl Powell Jr. caught two passes on zero targets for 56 yards, averaging 56.0 receiving yards per game.
- Amarie Jones showed out with an impressive stat line of zero sacks, seven tackles.
- Jalon Jones intercepted zero passes while adding seven tackles a season ago.
