Bettors love offense which is why even in the Memphis UCLA Final Four game all the betting money has been oozing in on the scoring minded Memphis team. The game started as a pick’em at most shops but has since moved to Memphis at -2 or even 2.5 points now but I have my own feeling for this NCAA Final Four prediction. Sportsbook.com has Memphis as -2.5 point betting favorites against UCLA.

Most gamblers have a short memory and what they have fresh in their minds now are the Memphis Tigers blowout wins against Texas and Michigan State. With their size, speed and attacking style of play Memphis is a fun team to watch but not necessarily a profitable one to bet on going, 17-19-2. Memphis has been overwhelming most team with their size and speed but against UCLA they will be pitted against a team that matches up in both categories. UCLA not only matches up physically but they have the edge in coaching and experience with this being their 3rd straight final four.

Memphis has hidden their free-throw warts well with their furious offensive assaults but the fact remains that they hit only 59.6% from the line. Memphis center Joey Dorsey is a huge liability at the line and UCLA will be looking to hack him.

UCLA has the edge in defense over Memphis as well allowing over 10 fewer PPG in their last 5 games. In a battle of offense vs. defense UCLA should be able make it a dogfight and make a prediction of UCLA to come out on top with their versatility and reach the NCAA basketball championship.

NCAA Final Four Prediction: UCLA +2.5 points at Sportsbook.com

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