Memphis Tigers vs UAB Blazers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UAB vs Memphis NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Memphis.

UAB vs Memphis Prediction

Betting on today's Blazers and Tigers game? Catch the action at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Memphis is favored by -9.5 vs. UAB in a American Athletic conference matchup.

UAB vs. Memphis Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UAB Blazers at Memphis Tigers
Where: Memphis at FedExForum
Date: Sunday, January 26th
Betting Odds MPHS -9.5, UAB +340 | MPHS -465 O/U 156

Blazers Preview: Do the Blazers Have a Shot at a Win at Memphis?

UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games

UAB improved to 11-7 on the season with an 81-78 home win over UTSA on Tuesday. The Blazers were favored by 12.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected.

UAB led 38-32 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The total points for the game were 159, just under the 160.5 O/U line.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts for 17.6%, but were strong at the free-throw line, making 26 of 30 (86.7%).

Primo Spears led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds. The Blazers grabbed 17 offensive boards, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%.

Blazers Team Defense

Despite UAB's defense holding their opponent to just 3/17 from three-point range, they still gave up 78 points. The opponent shot 42% overall, including 52% from two-point range, hitting 23 of 44 shots inside the arc.

UAB also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 attempts, shooting 86% from the stripe. The Blazers allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Memphis Tigers Recent Game/Games

Memphis improved to 15-4 on the season with a 61-53 win over Wichita State on Thursday. The Tigers were -12 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 114, well under the 156.5 O/U line.

Memphis trailed 27-23 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Wichita State 38-26 to secure the win.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 19 attempts, and went 9 of 15 from the free-throw line, shooting 60%.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 22 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 50% from three. Harlond Beverly added 18 points, hitting 57.1% from the field and 40% from deep. The Tigers recorded 11 offensive rebounds and finished with just 6 assists as a team.

Tigers Team Defense

Memphis held their opponent to 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Tigers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Memphis' defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9, shooting 60%. Memphis allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Blazers vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, UAB has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 82 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Across the Tigers last ten home games, the team averaged 79 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 8-2 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Blazers have an ATS mark of just 9-1 in their last ten games. UAB posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 0-5 against the spread.