Memphis Tigers
American Football NCAAF Protective Stadium Sat 18 Oct 16:00
UAB Blazers
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College Football Betting Preview: Memphis vs UAB

Memphis face off against UAB in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Protective Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Memphis Against The Spread?

Let’s go for Memphis at an appealing -21.5 on the spread. We like this wager and are able to get get -110 that they beat UAB by a big enough margin.

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53-18 Win for Memphis in Pair’s Last Encounter

Memphis Tigers have won their previous six games. The latest was a 45-7 home triumph at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium against Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

UAB Blazers have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at FAU Football Stadium, Florida Atlantic Owls recently beat them 53-33.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Memphis won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 53-18 triumph when facing UAB at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Memphis vs UAB Prediction & Picks

Approach Memphis vs UAB fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Memphis will be superior in this college football matchup and that’s why we’re backing the favorites on the spread at -21.5. Take the -110 that they are able to cover the line.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making CFB predictions. Up-to-date team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Memphis vs UAB stats:

  • The -21.5 line has been covered by Memphis in 4 of their last 6 games this season.
  • The -21.5 line has been covered by Memphis in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -21.5 line has been covered by Memphis in 2 consecutive games.

Memphis -21.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Memphis -21.5
Totals Under 63.5
First Score Method Field Goal

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Correct Score Prediction

Memphis Memphis logo 42 - 14 UAB logo UAB

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try Memphis to triumph 42-14 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Memphis vs UAB Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Memphis Big Favorites With the Books

You might not get rich backing Memphis at -1667. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 94% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +900 about UAB.

The current spread is 21.5 and the total points line is 62.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 62.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Player Interceptions, Passing Attempts or Longest Pass Completion, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on a player or quarterback to perform well.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college football bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Scoring Play. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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UAB Sitting on Six Wins in Past Ten at Home

UAB own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 33.10 points per contest and giving up 30.60.

Memphis have strung together five consecutive road wins. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 35.40 points on offense and surrendering 25.10 on defense.

Memphis defeated UAB 45-21 the last time they played at Protective Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O63.5 U63.5
UAB logo UAB Home Stats 6-4 63.70 33.10 30.60 3 7
Memphis logo Memphis Away Stats 8-2 60.50 35.40 25.10 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O63.5 = Games Over 63.5 Points
  • U63.5 = Games Under 63.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Tigers logo Memphis Tigers Stats
UAB Blazers logo UAB Blazers Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

American Athletic W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Memphis 6 0 243 97 146 3-0 3-0 6W
Navy 6 0 219 129 90 4-0 2-0 6W
North Texas 5 1 260 163 97 3-1 2-0 1L
South Florida 5 1 244 148 96 3-0 2-1 3W
Tulane 5 1 157 139 18 3-0 2-1 2W
East Carolina 4 3 212 120 92 3-1 1-2 1W
Army 3 3 150 144 6 1-2 2-1 2W
Florida Atlantic 3 3 197 200 -3 2-1 1-2 2W
Temple 3 3 182 157 25 2-2 1-1 1L
UTSA 3 3 207 161 46 2-1 1-2 1W
Rice 3 4 136 190 -54 1-2 2-2 3L
UAB 2 4 177 248 -71 2-1 0-3 3L
Tulsa 2 5 139 199 -60 1-2 1-3 3L
Charlotte 1 5 106 195 -89 1-3 0-2 3L