The UAB Blazers and the Memphis Tigers meet in week 6 college football action from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers Prediction.
UAB Blazers Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this game looking to build on their 33-14 win over Samford last time out to improve to 3-2 this season. After this game, UAB will head home for a game against East Carolina.
Blazers Win Back-To-Back Games
Ryder Burton has thrown for 791 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 56.4% passing while Rod Robinson II leads UAB in rushing with 338 yards and 0 touchdowns through 5 games this season. Bam McReynolds sits behind Robinson II on the ground with 260 yards and 4 touchdowns. CJ Smith leads the Blazers in receiving with 223 yards and 10 catches along with a touchdown, while Ty Mims trails with 223 yards and 14 catches. On defense, Muaaz Byard has a team-high 48 tackles while UAB’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 4 interceptions through 5 games this season.
Memphis Tigers Recap
The Memphis Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 59-8 win over Charlotte last time out to sit at 4-1 this season. After this game, Memphis will head on the road for a game against Tulane.
Tigers Win Back-To-Back Games
Marcus Stokes has thrown for 1,371 yards, 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 73.2% passing while Jaylin Carter leads Memphis in rushing with 513 yards and 6 touchdowns through 5 games this season. Manny Covey sits behind Carter on the ground with 218 yards and 0 touchdowns. Hunter Tipton leads the Tigers in receiving with 367 yards and 19 catches along with 5 touchdowns, while Jermane Hayes trails with 242 yards and 22 catches. On defense, Zach Ruffin and Mike Montgomery tie for a team-high 27 tackles while Memphis’ defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 5 interceptions through 5 games this season.
UAB Blazers @ Memphis Tigers Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- UAB has lost 19 of its last 20 road games.
- Memphis has won nine of its last 10 games in October.
- Memphis has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against teams from Alabama.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Memphis has won the first quarter in each of its last four home games against teams from Alabama.
- UAB has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won three of its last four games.
- Memphis has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of UAB’s last six games.
- Memphis has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has won the first quarter in three of Memphis’ last four games.
- The underdog has won the first half in three of UAB’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Memphis’ last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of UAB’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Marcus Stokes ranks 4th amongst qualified players for passer rating (199.5) this season.
UAB Blazers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jonah Delange ranks T1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (12) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Memphis ranks 4th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (541.2).
- Memphis ranks 5th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.2).
- UAB has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- UAB ranks 2nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (118.4).
UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers Prediction
I’m on UAB and the points here. Weather is supposed to play a big factor in this game with lots of rain and wind, making this game more of a run heavy type of affair and if that’s the case, I think it strongly favors the Blazers. Memphis has a porous run defense and if there’s one thing the Blazers like to do and do well, it’s run the rock. I think UAB could steal this game, so give me the Blazers and the points here.