UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers NCAAB Betting Prediction
PublishedMarch 16, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:March 16, 2025 ,

UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction 3/16/2025

The UAB Blazers (21-11) travel to face off against the Memphis Tigers (28-5) on Sunday, March 16th. This game will be played at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 3:00 ET.

UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers

The Blazers Are Coming Off A Win

UAB improved to 21-11 on the season with a 66-56 win over North Texas on Saturday. The Blazers were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

UAB got off to a strong start, leading 30-20 at halftime. While both teams scored 36 points in the second half, UAB’s early lead proved to be the difference. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 135 O/U line.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

Memphis Tigers Recent Game/Games

Memphis improved to 28-5 on the season with a narrow 78-77 win over Tulane on Saturday. Despite being -8.5 favorites at home, the Tigers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.

Memphis led 39-32 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 themselves. The Tigers will need to tighten up defensively as they move forward.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts for a 25% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.

Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall. Ja’Borri McGhee added 16 points on 55.6% shooting, while Atin Wright connected on just 2 of 10 threes, finishing with 12 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on 60.5% of their 38 attempts.

The Tigers dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds, and Dain Dainja led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 10 of 15 from the field. Rowan Brumbaugh added 22 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while PJ Haggerty contributed 18 points, despite shooting just 2 of 13 overall and missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB’s defense put on a show, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Blazers were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to 36% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, UAB’s defense was strong, with their opponent hitting only 4 of 18 threes, a 22% success rate. The Blazers also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.

Tigers Team Defense

UAB’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 36%, with the other team hitting 16 of 44 shots.

From beyond the arc, UAB’s defense was even tougher, allowing just 4 threes on 18 attempts (22%). They sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%).

Blazers vs Tigers Trends

  • Across their five previous road games, UAB has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 75 points per game.
  • Through their last three home games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 80 points per game.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Blazers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 5-0, while going 1-4 against the spread.

Blazers vs Tigers Prediction

The Tigers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 78-68. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Tigers at -4.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 160.5 and our model has the Blazers and Tigers finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the under.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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