UAB Blazers (2-6) vs. Memphis Tigers (7-2)
November 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Tigers -14.5; Over/Under: 62.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Memphis vs UAB Prediction for this College Football Week 12 game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Let’s take a look at a UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers pick.
Disappointing year for UAB
It has been a very disappointing year for UAB, and coming into this game, they sit with a 2-7 record overall. Two games ago, though, the offense was impressive against Tulsa, scoring 59 points on the way to the win. In the last game against UConn, though, they went back to the same old struggles and ended up losing 31-23.
Jalen Kitna completed 22 of his 42 passes for 233 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. UAB averages 25.4 points per game while the defense gives up 35 points per game. The offense is ranked 87th in college football while the defense is ranked 124th.
Why UAB Will Cover Against Memphis
- Memphis has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in three of Memphis’ last four games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis Almost Blew the Last Game
Memphis shouldn’t have had any issues in the last game against the Rice Owls, but they did, and they almost did before winning 27-20. At the end of the first quarter, they were down 6-0, but they scored 17 points in the second quarter and ended up holding on. Seth Henigan didn’t have his best day under center completing 14 of of his 31 passes for 159 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Mario Anderson picked up some slack on the ground rushing 25 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Memphis averages 33.5 points per game while their defense gives up 23.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 29th while the defense is ranked 57th in college football.
Memphis vs UAB Prediction
I actually believe UAB puts up quite the fight here and it wouldn’t shock me if they ended up pulling off the upset. Memphis didn’t get the best game out of Seth Henigan in the last game and he’s not going to be dynamic here. Two games ago UAB’s offense scored 59 points and they are going to attack the weak defense here of Memphis. UAB will keep it within a touchdown. Back UAB against the spread.
