Memphis vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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UAB guard Eric Gaines dunks against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2024, 10:56 AM
  • Memphis (7-12) is a -4.5 point favorite vs UAB (8-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Memphis / UAB TV channel: ESPN

The Memphis Tigers (7-12) visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers (8-9) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Birmingham, AL.

Memphis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Memphis vs. UAB Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Memphis vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Memphis-4.5 -110O 158.5 -110-200
UAB +4.5 -110U 158.5 -110+165

Memphis vs UAB Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Memphis will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Memphis vs UAB Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+11.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+6.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games (+9.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+4.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.05 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+0.75 Units / 1% ROI)

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 7.36% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.35 Units / 16.07% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -24.34% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI).

  • 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -3.56% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 16.08% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.05 Units / -25.57% ROI

Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis is shooting 47% (1,535/3,236) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Memphis has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (718 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Memphis has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,320 points/3,236 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Memphis has scored 4,320 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among AAC Teams

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 1.35 points per shot (1,385 points/1,028 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UAB is shooting 75% from the free throw line (291/388) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

UAB has 23.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

UAB is shooting 48% (489/1,028) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has averaged 8.5 steals per game (458 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Memphis has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,418 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Memphis has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,348/3,327) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Memphis has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (500/1,212) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,147 points/994 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

UAB has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,525 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

UAB has averaged 7.7 steals per game (445 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (410/994) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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