AAC opponents match up when the No. 22 Memphis Tigers (6-0) and the UAB Blazers (2-4) play on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Protective Stadium.

The Tigers are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -21.5) versus the Blazers. The over/under for this matchup is 62.5 points.

Read on for our betting preview for this this matchup between the Tigers and the Blazers, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Memphis vs. UAB betting lines

• Spread favorite: Tigers (-21.5)
• Moneyline: Tigers (-1786), Blazers (+934)
• Total: 62.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

Memphis vs. UAB betting info and stats

Memphis has an against-the-spread record of 6-0-0 so far this season. Memphis has always covered the spread when playing as favorites by at least 21.5 points (a 1-0 ATS record). Memphis has been listed the moneyline favorite five times this season, and has put up a 5-0 record in those matchups. UAB, through six games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 2-4-0 against the spread. When UAB is an underdog by 21.5 points or more, it is 1-0 ATS. UAB is winless in the four games it has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline this season.

Memphis vs. UAB recent stats and trends

Memphis Tigers

• Memphis has covered the spread in each of its last three games while going 3-0 overall.
• The final combined score of the last three Memphis games has gone over the set total twice.
• The last three Memphis games averaged 59.2 total points, 3.3 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

UAB Blazers

• UAB is 1-2 against the spread and 3-0 overall over its last three games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The last three UAB games averaged 64.2 total points, 1.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Memphis vs. UAB key players

Memphis Tigers

• Brendon Lewis leads Memphis with 1,269 yards (211.5 ypg) on 105-of-154 passing with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 420 rushing yards on 79 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
• Sutton Smith has 454 rushing yards on 70 carries with six touchdowns.
• Cortez Braham’s 408 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 33 times and has totaled 24 catches and five touchdowns.
• Jamari Hawkins has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 349 yards so far this campaign.
• Marcello Bussey has compiled 10 catches for 149 yards, an average of 29.8 yards per game.
• Sam Brumfield leads the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 29 tackles.
• Drue Watts, Memphis’ leading tackler, has 30 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• DeMarco Ward has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

UAB Blazers

• Jalen Kitna has 1,776 passing yards, or 296.0 per game, so far this season. He has completed 69.1% of his passes and has recorded 10 touchdowns with four interceptions.
• Jevon Jackson is his team’s leading rusher with 71 carries for 388 yards, or 64.7 per game. He’s found paydirt three times on the ground, as well. Jackson has also chipped in with 14 catches for 107 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• Isaiah Jacobs has racked up 154 yards on 36 carries with two touchdowns.
• Iverson Hooks’ 388 receiving yards (64.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 30 catches on 46 targets with two touchdowns.
• Corri Milliner has put together a 268-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 17 passes on 26 targets.
• Solomon Beebe’s 22 grabs (on 28 targets) have netted him 236 yards (39.3 ypg).
• Chris Burge has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Devin Hightower has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 35 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception so far.