Fir.knihst, I checked out what the bookies were saying. Seems like Memphis is favored by 3.5 points. Not a huge margin, but enough to make you think. Missouri's odds to win are +140, which means they're the underdogs in this one. I found this on some betting site. The total score they're predicting is 156, I think.
Then I read that Memphis is an underdog by 6.5 points against Missouri. And found another that said "Memphis is -110 to cover the spread, and Missouri is -110." So, which is right? This made me confused.
Then I started looking at the dates. It appears there have been a few different games mentioned, or perhaps it's the same one with changing odds? One source mentioned a game on November 4th, while another talked about September 23rd. I need to double-check which game I'm actually interested in. I think it's September 23rd, but I could be wrong.
- Checked the spread: Memphis is favored, but the point spread is all over the place, somewhere between 3.5 and 6.5 points.
- Looked at Missouri's odds: They're +140 to win, meaning they're not expected to win.
- Figured out the total score prediction: It's around 156.
- Got confused by dates: There's talk of a November 4th game and a September 23rd game. I need to figure out which one is the right one. I thought it should be September 23rd.
- Read up on betting trends: I glanced at some trends, but nothing really jumped out at me.
After that, I tried to find some previews of the game. One thing I saw was that the game is being played in St. Louis, which is kind of neutral territory. That could be a factor, I guess. Not sure how much it'll affect things, though. I also saw some betting tips and trends, but to be honest, they didn't really make things much clearer for me.
So, after all this, I'm still not 100% sure what to make of this game. I've got some numbers, but they're kind of all over the place. The dates are messed up. And the betting tips aren't giving me a clear picture.
My next steps are:
- Double-check the date of the game: I need to know for sure when this thing is happening.
- Find more consistent odds: I need to find a source that I trust for the odds. These varying numbers are not helpful.
- Dig deeper into team stats: Maybe looking at how these teams have been playing recently will give me a better idea.
I'll keep you guys posted on what I find. This one's a tough nut to crack, but I'm determined to figure it out. Hopefully, I'll have a clearer prediction soon. This whole process is kinda messy, but hey, that's how it goes sometimes, right?
