Memphis vs. West Virginia: Predictions, betting odds, how to watch 2024 Frisco Bowl
The Frisco Bowl is nearly here between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Memphis Tigers.
On paper, this should be a very one-sided affair. The Mountaineers fired their coach midseason and barely clawed to a .500 record and bowl eligibility. The Tigers, meanwhile, went 10-2 and ended the season ranked No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Still, the Frisco Bowl is expected to be a one-score game.
West Virginia might have a little more in the tank than their record suggests. Their quarterback, Garrett Greene, has dealt with injuries for a majority of the season, but when healthy, he elevates the Mountaineers' offense drastically. Don't be shocked if West Virginia surprises some people tonight.
Here are expert predictions, betting odds and how to watch the 2024 Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl:
Memphis vs. West Virginia: Frisco Bowl predictions
Paste BN: Memphis a heavy favorite
- Scooby Axon: Memphis
- Jordan Mendoza: Memphis
- Paul Myerberg: West Virgina
- Erick Smith: Memphis
- Eddie Timanus: Memphis
- Dan Wolken: Memphis
Reed Wallach, Sports Illustrated: Memphis to win
Wallach writes, "The Tigers defense has been vulnerable at times, especially against big plays with an explosive rush and pass rate outside the top 100, but the team can feast on Greene’s shaky decision making. In a game that is being lined as a coin flip, there are plenty of reasons to side with the small favorite to cap its season with a win."
Adam Burke, VSiN: Memphis (-5)
Burke writes, "The Tigers defense has given up a lot of points this season, but West Virginia doesn’t have the tempo or the potency of an AAC offense. QB Garrett Greene had a 13/11 TD/INT ratio and the Tigers were tied for ninth with 24 takeaways. They are also an opportunistic defense with 14 fumble recoveries. WVU only lost four fumbles during the season. But, as a defense, they only had 11 takeaways, so Memphis may very well carry the edge in the turnover margin department."
The Athletic: Memphis to win
The Athletic's team unanimously picked Memphis to win, one of only six unanimous predictions, alongside Notre Dame to beat Indiana, James Madison to beat Western Kentucky, Pitt to beat Toledo, Kansas State to beat Rutgers, and Syracuse to beat Washington State.
Clutch Points: Memphis
Nate Duffett writes, "Memphis' explosive offense should be too much for West Virginia in this game. We mentioned that when the Mountaineers lost, they lost big, which could be bad news when facing the Tigers' offense. Take Memphis to blow this game open with their passing game and hold on for a convincing victory, which they have been doing all season."
Memphis vs. West Virginia: Frisco Bowl odds
The Memphis Tigers are favorites to defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of Monday, Dec. 16
- Spread: Memphis (-4.5)
- Moneyline: Memphis (-210); West Virginia (+170)
- Over/under: 58.5
How to watch Memphis vs. West Virginia in Frisco Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
- Time: 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT)
- Where: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
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