Maui Invitational Odds, Picks, Predictions, Same-Game Parlay: Could Memphis Upset UConn?
To tip off Feast Week, UConn men’s basketball will face Memphis in the Maui Invitational on Monday, Nov. 25. Unsurprisingly, only the two-time defending champions are ranked in my college basketball power rankings and media polls. The Huskies are Connecticut Huskies -2.5 (-110) on Bet365 favorites at the Lahaina Civic Center, with a total in the 183.5 (-105) on FanDuel range. Let’s sift through the odds for UConn vs. Memphis, including a potential same-game parlay.
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UConn vs. Memphis: spread, moneyline, total
Are Huskies Vulnerable?
According to the odds for March Madness, Dan Hurley’s unit is among the favorites to cut down the nets, which justifies the opening spread of UConn -9.5. Nevertheless, four new starters are in the fold after last year’s title run, including Saint Mary’s transfer Aidan Mahaney, who has struggled to find his footing versus low-major competition.
Enter Memphis, exceeding the market’s expectations by winning outright in a semi-road affair against San Francisco. Penny Hardaway’s bunch also lacks continuity, but its shooting prowess has made up for it, compiling a top-five 3-point clip (45.9%) nationally.
While the Huskies’ talent is undisputable, I wonder if the Tigers’ volatility allows them to stay within the number. In particular, their ball-screen defense is improved, a key against Hurley’s motion offense.
This refinement has helped them accumulate steals at a top-75 rate, led by two-time transfer Tyrese Hunter.
Until there’s evidence that UConn remains an upper-echelon force against relevant opponents in non-conference play, selling this team at seemingly the peak of its market value is worth considering.
College Basketball Projections & SGP
My raw numbers make the Huskies a hair under nine-point favorites, creating a smidge of value juxtaposed with the opening spread. If you want to throw some pizza money on UConn vs. Memphis odds, I’ve looked into possible SGP options at FanDuel Sportsbook.
I’ll take under 150.5 points for the first leg, accounting for Memphis’ havoc-driven defense. Combine that with the Tigers’ likely shooting regression at a neutral site, in the form of Memphis guard PJ Haggerty scoring 17 or fewer points against the stiffest defense he’s played so far, and this SGP churns out +192 odds.
Good luck with your bets on the odds for UConn vs. Memphis! Below are the odds to win the tournament, with the Huskies favored.
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2024 Maui Invitational odds
Coming off consecutive national titles, the Huskies’ odds of winning this tournament seem a bit too high.
Auburn’s price tag is appealing if you’re eyeing a wager. I’ve already invested in the Tigers’ NCAA tournament futures. Led by Johni Broome, shooting 22-of-26 (84.6%) at the rim (via CBB Analytics), their dominance inside the paint gives them an uber-high floor. According to my ratings, Auburn is the best team in the field, yet they’re as high as +300 at bet365 Sportsbook.
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Iowa State
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dayton
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colorado
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