Memphis at UAB odds, picks and predictions
The UAB Blazers (12-7, 4-2 AAC) welcome the No. 22 Memphis Tigers (15-4, 4-2) to Bartow Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Memphis vs. UAB odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Blazers lost to the Charlotte 49ers 76-70 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point road underdog. UAB is 3-1-1 against the spread (ATS) over its last 5 home games but UAB is just 3-3-1 ATS over its last 7 games and is 8-9-1 ATS on the season. G Eric Gaines, who is averaging 12.2 points per game (PPG), leads 4 players averaging in double figures.
Memphis is No. 22 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll. The Tigers lost to the Tulane Green Wave 81-79 last Sunday, failing to cover as a 3-point road favorite. They have lost 2 straight conference games and are 1-7 ATS over their last 8 games and 7-12 ATS on the season. The Tigers are led by F David Jones, who is averaging 21.7 PPG.
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Memphis at UAB odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Memphis -188 (bet $188 to win $100) | UAB +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread (ATS): Memphis -4.5 (-110) | UAB +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Memphis at UAB picks and predictions
Prediction
Memphis 84, UAB 80
Moneyline
PASS.
The Tigers are the better side despite their recent struggles. However, they aren't worth the play at -188.
Against the spread
LEAN UAB +4.5 (-110).
Simply put, the Blazers are hot, and the Tigers are not. UAB has covered 3 of its last 4 games. It has covered 2 straight at home, both conference games. While UAB hasn't been tested as often, it did cover in a 1-point loss on a neutral court to the Clemson Tigers on Nov. 10. It can play at a high level.
The Tigers have failed to cover 2 of their last 3 road games and have won just 2 of their last 6 games by a spread of this margin, 1 of which was at home. Expect a close, hard-fought conference battle.
Take UAB +4.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
BET OVER 159.5 (-110).
If there's one thing both teams can do, it is drill the Over.
The Tigers are 11-7-1 O/U and have gone Over in 2 of their last 4 games. They have allowed at least 80 in 3 of their last 4, so the Tigers defense has struggled immensely.
The Blazers are 11-7 O/U and have gone Over in 2 of their last 4 as well. UAB has scored at least 75 in 7 of its last 10. Considering the trends for both teams, take OVER 159.5 (-110).
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