Louisville vs. Memphis Basketball: Today’s Broadcast Channel Revealed

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Louisville vs. Memphis Basketball: Today’s Broadcast Channel Revealed

The Louisville Cardinals are set to face the Memphis Tigers today in a highly anticipated basketball matchup. This game marks the start of a renewed rivalry between these two teams, which have met 90 times since 1949, with their last encounter dating back to 2017.

Details of the Game

This afternoon’s game will take place at the KFC Yum! Center, with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The Cardinals, currently ranked No. 11 with an 8-1 record, will host the Tigers, who sit at 4-4. Coaches Pat Kelsey of Louisville and Penny Hardaway of Memphis are prepared for an exciting showdown.

Upcoming Events

This game will feature the retirement of Junior Bridgeman’s No. 10 jersey.
A celebration of Louisville’s 1975 Final Four appearance will also take place.

Recent Performance

The Cardinals are coming off a week-long break after a win against then-No. 19 Indiana, which they secured on December 6. Louisville bounced back from a previous loss to then-No. 23 Arkansas. Memphis also has had a week off and recently extended their winning streak to three games, defeating Baylor 78-71 on December 6.

Current Rankings

As of Friday morning, Memphis is ranked 119th in the NCAA NET rankings and 64th in KenPom’s efficiency metrics. In contrast, Louisville has a strong chance of success today, with KenPom predicting an 88% likelihood of a Cardinals victory, projecting a final score of 86-73.

Broadcast Information

Fans can watch the Louisville vs. Memphis basketball game on ESPN. The channel numbers for various providers are listed below:

AT&T U-Verse: Channel 602
DirecTV: Channel 206
Dish: Channel 140
Spectrum: Channel 506

For those without cable, the game is available for live streaming on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. Subscribers to ESPN+ can also watch the game. Paul Rogers and Bob Valvano will provide commentary on the Cardinal Sports Network.

Betting Odds and Score Predictions

Louisville is favored to win by 15.5 points according to DraftKings, with an over/under set at 159.5 points. The Cardinals are expected to dominate the matchup based on various analytical predictions.