The First Responder Bowl will take place Tuesday afternoon when the Memphis Tigers (6-6) play the Utah State Aggies (6-6). Memphis is appearing in their 15th bowl game have a record of 6-8. Utah State is also playing in their 15th bowl and have a 5-9 record. Below is my college football pick for Memphis vs Utah State.
Memphis vs Utah State Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Memphis -7.5 |
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This game will be played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 3:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Why Bet Memphis -7.5
✅ Utah State is just 4-8 against the spread in their last 12 games.
✅ Memphis is 4-2 ATS in their last six games.
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Memphis Tigers
Utah State Aggies
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
MPHS | Passing | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
24.8 | CMP | 21 |
38.4 | ATT | 31.4 |
64.5 | CMP% | 66.9 |
261.5 | Y/G | 254 |
6.8 | Y/A | 8.1 |
1.5 | TD/G | 2.3 |
Defense/Offense
MPHS | Passing | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
18.4 | CMP | 26.1 |
32.1 | ATT | 41.3 |
57.2 | CMP% | 63.3 |
228.3 | Y/G | 300.9 |
7.1 | Y/A | 7.3 |
0.8 | TD/G | 2.1 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
MPHS | Rushing | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
33.5 | ATT | 41.9 |
168.9 | Y/G | 244.0 |
5.0 | Y/A | 5.8 |
2.8 | TD/G | 2.8 |
Defense/Offense
MPHS | Rushing | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
29.4 | ATT | 31.8 |
117.5 | Y/G | 157.1 |
4.0 | Y/A | 4.9 |
1.9 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Special Teams
MPHS | Special Teams | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
4.0 | Punts-GM | 4.9 |
43.3 | Punt Avg | 42.5 |
1.3 | Kick Ret GM | 2.4 |
15.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 17.3 |
1.0 | Punt Ret GM | 1.0 |
11.1 | Punt Ret Avg | 9.4 |
Betting Trends
MPHS | Betting Trends | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
38.67 | Avg Score | 33 |
14.67 | Avg Opp Score | 35.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
34.67 | Avg Score | 32 |
39.67 | Avg Opp Score | 22.67 |
MPHS | Betting Trends | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
34.4 | Avg Score | 28 |
23.4 | Avg Opp Score | 29 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
32.8 | Avg Score | 25.4 |
36.2 | Avg Opp Score | 27.4 |
MPHS | Betting Trends | UTAHST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
36.1 | Avg Score | 24.8 |
26.6 | Avg Opp Score | 29.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
29.9 | Avg Score | 27.2 |
35.5 | Avg Opp Score | 29 |
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Memphis Tigers
Last time out, Memphis ended their regular season with a 34-31 loss to SMU. This was a fun game that saw Memphis lead 7-0 after the first quarter and 17-14 at the half. SMU scored 10 unanswered points to start the second half, and to start the fourth quarter, to get the win.
Seth Henigan went 27/44 for 287 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Memphis ran the ball 33 times for 152 yards, a 4.6 average, and three touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, Memphis allowed 424 total yards and did not force any SMU turnovers.
Through 12 games, Memphis is scoring 34.9 points per game and gaining 421.8 yards, 279.8 through the air and 142.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers allow 27.3 points and 371.9 yards, 250.2 passing and 121.8 rushing.
Utah State Aggies
Utah State visited Boise State and left with a 42-23 defeat. Nothing happened in the first quarter, but Boise was ready in the second quarter, and they led 21-7 at the half. Utah State cut the deficit to five midways through the fourth quarter, but the Broncos scored the final 14 points, late, to get the win.
Cooper Legas went 23/40 for 306 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Defensively, Utah State allowed 428 total yards and did not force any Boise State turnovers.
After 12 games, Utah State is scoring 23.3 points per game and gaining 362.3 yards, 200.2 through the air and 162.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Aggies allow 30.6 points and 396.6 yards, 198.4 passing and 198.2 rushing.