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Memphis vs UAB Prediction 1/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today

UAB (12-7) vs. Memphis (15-4)
January 26, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis -8; Over/Under: 156
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In this article, we will formulate a Memphis vs UAB prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 26th at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 15-4 (5-1) this season after they defeated Wichita State by a score of 61-53 in their last game. Memphis trailed 27-23 at halftime, but they won the second half by a total of 38-26 for the win. The Tigers shot 44.2% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Memphis with 22 points and five rebounds, while Tyrese Hunter added 16 points and three rebounds in the win. 


Prior to that game, the Tigers defeated Charlotte by a score of 77-68 but did lose to Temple by a score of 88-81 before that. Memphis has won six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for first in the American standings. Memphis has scored 77.8 points per game and they have allowed 73.0 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 15.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Memphis is shooting 46.4% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 38.9% on three-pointers this season. 

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 12-7 (5-1) this year after they defeated UTSA by a score of 81-78 in their last game. UAB led 38-32 at halftime but was outscored 46-43 in the second half in the loss. The Blazers shot 42.6% from the field, 17.6% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Christian Coleman added 14 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blazers defeated South Florida by a score of 92-83 and FAU by a score of 81-76. UAB has won five games in a row and seven of their last eight, and they are currently tied for first in the American standings. UAB has scored 84.8 points per game and they have allowed 75.3 points per game, while also averaging 41.3 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 16.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Christian Coleman is averaging 12.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. UAB is shooting 47% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Memphis will beat UAB

  • Memphis has won each of its last eight games against the American Athletic Conference at FedExForum.
  • UAB has lost each of its last five games at FedExForum.
  • Memphis has won the first half in each of its last four day games.

Why UAB will beat Memphis

  • UAB has won 10 of its last 11 games against the American Athletic Conference.
  • UAB has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against the American Athletic Conference.

Memphis vs UAB Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup at the top of the American standings, but Memphis will have the home-court advantage. The Tigers are ranked #24 in the country and they are shooting 46.4% from the field. Memphis hasn’t been elite offensively over the last few weeks, but their defense has allowed 70 points or fewer in four of their last five games. UAB is also 5-1 in conference play and they are red hot right now. The Blazers have won five games in a row and they have scored at least 81 points in all five games. UAB is allowing over 75 points per game on defense, so I think we are going to see a higher-scoring game. Take the over in this contest. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Over 156

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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