Memphis vs. UAB Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 26

Published 7:10 pm Saturday, January 25, 2025

Sunday’s contest at FedExForum has the No. 24 Memphis Tigers (15-4, 5-1 AAC) taking on the UAB Blazers (12-7, 5-1 AAC) at 1:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 83-72 win, as our model heavily favors Memphis.

According to our computer prediction, Memphis projects to cover the 9.5-point spread in its matchup against UAB. The over/under is listed at 155.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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Memphis vs. UAB Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN2
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  • Where: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • Line: Memphis -9.5
  • Point total: 155.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Memphis -450, UAB +340

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Memphis vs. UAB Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Memphis 83, UAB 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Memphis vs. UAB

  • Pick ATS: Memphis (-9.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (155.5)

Memphis has compiled a 9-10-0 record against the spread this season, while UAB is 8-10-0. The Tigers have a 9-10-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Blazers have a record of 10-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 162.6 points per game, 7.1 more points than this matchup’s total. Memphis is 3-7 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its past 10 games, while UAB has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Memphis Performance Insights

  • The Tigers have a +92 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.8 points per game. They’re putting up 77.8 points per game to rank 95th in college basketball and are allowing 73.0 per contest to rank 228th in college basketball.
  • The 32.3 rebounds per game Memphis averages rank 181st in college basketball. Its opponents pull down 31.6 per contest.
  • Memphis connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (175th in college basketball) at a 38.9% rate (13th in college basketball), compared to the 8.2 its opponents make while shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc.
  • The Tigers rank 178th in college basketball by averaging 96.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 134th in college basketball, allowing 90.1 points per 100 possessions.
  • Memphis forces 13.3 turnovers per game (64th in college basketball) while committing 14.3 (344th in college basketball action).

UAB Performance Insights

  • The Blazers put up 84.8 points per game (10th in college basketball) while allowing 75.3 per contest (282nd in college basketball). They have a +181 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 9.5 points per game.
  • UAB is 10th in the country at 37.5 rebounds per game. That’s 7.4 more than the 30.1 its opponents average.
  • UAB connects on 6.7 three-pointers per game (286th in college basketball), 1.1 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 33.3% from deep (208th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 34.2%.
  • UAB has committed 10.6 turnovers per game (96th in college basketball) while forcing 11.3 (217th in college basketball).

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