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No. 6 Alabama @ Memphis

Current Records: Alabama 8-1; Memphis 5-4

What to Know

The #6 Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Memphis Tigers at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday at FedExForum. The Crimson Tide should still be riding high after a win, while Memphis will be looking to regain their footing.

Bama escaped with a win this past Saturday against the Houston Cougars by the margin of a single free throw, 83-82. Bama's success was spearheaded by the efforts of guard Jahvon Quinerly, who had 17 points and eight assists, and guard Jaden Shackelford, who shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with 18 points and eight boards.

Speaking of close games: Memphis entered their contest against the Murray State Racers last Friday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. It was close but no cigar for Memphis as they fell 74-72 to MSU. A silver lining for the Tigers was the play of center Jalen Duren, who had 14 points in addition to five rebounds.

The Crimson Tide are the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread this past Saturday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

Bama's victory brought them up to 8-1 while Memphis' loss pulled them down to 5-4. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Bama ranks 33rd in college basketball when it comes to blocked shots per game, with 5.1 on average. But Memphis is even better: they come into the matchup boasting the second most blocked shots per game in college basketball at 7.7. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $16.00

Odds

The Crimson Tide are a 3.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Alabama won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Nov 10, 2017 - Alabama 82 vs. Memphis 70

Injury Report for Memphis

  • Chandler Lawson: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Earl Timberlake: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • John Camden: Out (Foot)

Injury Report for Alabama

  • James Rojas: Out (Knee)
  • Nimari Burnett: Out for the Season (Knee)