Memphis vs West Virginia prediction & betting tips - Dec. 17 - Frisco Bowl

The Memphis Tigers play the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. The game can be seen on ESPN.

Memphis (10-2) finished the year beating Tulane 34-24. West Virginia (6-6) lost its final game of the season to Texas Tech 52-15.

Memphis vs West Virginia: Preview

The Tigers are a -192 favorite while West Virginia is a +160 underdog with the over/under set at 59 points.

Memphis had a great season and will look to cap off their year with a bowl win. The Tigers don't have many key players in the transfer portal as Memphis will have quarterback Seth Heingan starting.

Henigan went 291-for-451 for 3,208 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. Star running back Mario Anderson Jr. who rushed for 1,292 yards and 17 touchdowns will also play.

West Virginia, meanwhile, hired Rich Rodriguez to be the program's head coach. He coached the Mountaineers from 2001 until 2007 and left for Michigan. However, Rodriguez won't coach the game, instead offensive coordinator Chad Scott will serve as the interim head coach.

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be the head football coach at West Virginia University," Rodriguez said in a statement, via ESPN. "My family and I are filled with gratitude to lead the Mountaineer football program again and look forward to working with the many supporters, fans, and friends to build the best football program in America! Take Me Home!"

Although Rodriguez is back, West Virginia does have some key players in the portal including top linebacker Josiah Trotter and cornerback TJ Crandall.

The Mountaineers will start Garrett Greene who went 160-for-275 for 1,972 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The a senior is looking to end the year on a high.

“The season obviously didn’t go the way that we had hoped,” Greene said, who then reflected on that last game, via AP. “For me personally, I don’t want that to be the last experience that I have playing.”

Memphis had a terrific season and has the majority of their top players playing in the Frisco Bowl. The Tigers should be able to have offensive success, secure a large win, and finish the season on a positive note.

Prediction: Memphis 31, West Virginia 24

Memphis vs West Virginia: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Memphis ML (-192)

Tip 2: Memphis -5 (-108)

Tip 3: Under 59 points (-112)