Memphis vs. UAB betting: College basketball preview for January 26

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The UAB Blazers (12-7, 5-1 AAC) are 7-point underdogs as they try to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the No. 24 Memphis Tigers (15-4, 5-1 AAC) on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at FedExForum. The matchup airs at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The matchup has an over/under set at 158 points.

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Memphis Cover -7 vs UAB -108

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Memphis vs. UAB betting lines

  • Memphis moneyline odds to win: -317
  • UAB moneyline odds to win: +255
  • Spread: Memphis (-7)
  • Total: 158

Memphis statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Memphis has fared worse when playing at home, covering three times in nine home games, and three times in six road games.
  • The Tigers have hit the over on the total in five of nine home games (55.6%), compared to two of six road games (33.3%).
  • When playing at home, Memphis has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 7-1 (.875). In road games, it is 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Tigers have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 75.5 points per contest over that span compared to the 77.8 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • Memphis has been tougher on defense lately, allowing 69.8 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 73 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Tigers are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 7.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.2% compared to 38.9% season-long).

Memphis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 7+: 1-7-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.4 (94th in nation) 41.7 (89th) 32.3 (181st) 31.6 (204th) 12.6 (267th) 14.3 (344th)

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UAB statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, UAB has a lower winning percentage at home (.455, 5-6-0 record) than away (.750, 3-1-0).
  • Blazers games have finished above the over/under 45.5% of the time at home (five of 11), and 50% of the time on the road (two of four).

Recent trends

  • The Blazers have performed better offensively in their past 10 games, generating 86.4 points per contest, 1.6 more than their season average of 84.8.
  • UAB is giving up 74 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 1.3 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (75.3).
  • Over their past 10 games, the Blazers are draining 7.7 treys per contest, one more than their season average (6.7). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (37.6%) compared to their season average (33.3%).

UAB betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-9-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-5 (Home: 8-3; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.1 (68th in nation) 43 (150th) 37.5 (10th) 30.1 (121st) 16.8 (33rd) 10.6 (96th)
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