UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers NCAAB Betting Prediction

UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction 1/26/2025

The UAB Blazers (11-7) travel to face off against the Memphis Tigers (15-4) on Sunday, January 26th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on ESPN2. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 1:00 ET.

UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers

The Blazers Are Coming Off A Win

UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games

UAB improved to 11-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over UTSA on Tuesday. The Blazers were -12.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 159 fell just under the 160.5 O/U line.

UAB led 38-32 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. Despite the win, the Blazers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

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 at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the O/U line of 156.5.

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

Blazers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, UAB’s offense put up 81 points, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts (17.6%), but were strong inside, connecting on 52.3% of their two-point shots (23/44). At the free-throw line, the Blazers were nearly automatic, converting 26 of 30 attempts (86.7%).

Primo Spears led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds. Damari Monsanto added 21 points, hitting 6 threes at a 37.5% clip. UAB also dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 17 offensive rebounds and dishing out 15 assists as a team.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Memphis put up 61 points, shooting 44.2% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 51.5% of their two-point attempts. The Tigers struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 60% of their 15 attempts.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 22 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 50% from three. Harlond Beverly added 18 points, hitting 57.1% of his shots and 40% from deep. Tyrese Hunter contributed 16 points, though he shot just 28.6% from three-point range.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From three-point range, UAB held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting percentage. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 free throws, an 86% rate. UAB also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite UAB’s defense holding their opponent to just 3/17 from three-point range, they still gave up 78 points. The Blazers allowed 42% shooting overall, with 23 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where the opponent shot 52%.

UAB also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 86%. The Blazers struggled on the boards, giving up 17 offensive rebounds.

Blazers vs Tigers Trends

  • In their last three road games, UAB has averaged 82 points per game while allowing 79. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
  • Across their three previous home games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 82 points per game.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Blazers have a strong record vs the spread going 5-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.

Blazers vs Tigers Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Tigers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 79-68. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -9.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 156 and our model has the Blazers and Tigers finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.


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