UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is the location where the Memphis Tigers (8-2) will attempt to beat the UAB Blazers (2-7) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. UAB is 14.0-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 62.5.

The UAB Blazers head into this game 2-7 this year. In their last contest, the Blazers played the Connecticut Huskies and took a loss by a final of 31-23. On the ground, the Blazers gave up 189 yards on 40 attempts, which is 4.7 yds per run allowed. UAB surrendered 20 pass completions on 36 attempts for a total of 176 yds, and a completion percentage of 55.6%. In the game, they tallied 76 plays which gave them 403 yds. The UAB Blazers ran the ball a total of 33 times and totaled 170 yards, which is an average of 5.2 yards per tote.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the UAB Blazers are averaging 25.4 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 136.1 yards rushing which ranks them 95th in the nation. The Blazers currently have 3,557 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UAB has earned 18 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns on the ground. UAB has a total of 196 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 76 penalties for 671 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 19 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Blazers are allowing 1,428 yards which has them sitting in 4th in Division 1. They have given up 158.7 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 54.7%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 389.0 yards per outing ranking them 92nd in Division 1. They have allowed 12 touchdowns through the air and 25 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.1 yards per rush and 230.3 rushing yards per contest on the season. In total, they have conceded 2,073 rushing yards through 9 games. The Blazers sit in 124th in D-1 concerning team defense, giving up 35.0 PPG.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 8-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Tigers got the win with a final of 27-20 when they faced the Rice Owls. Memphis allowed 23 run attempts for 121 yds (5.3 yards per carry). The Tigers secondary conceded a completion percentage of 64.4%, relinquishing 246 yards on 29 out of 45 passing. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 366 yds while running 72 plays (5.1 yards per play). Memphis ran for 5.0 yards per carry, finishing with 207 yards on 41 attempts.

When it comes to how much they score, the Tigers are ranked 29th in college football averaging 33.5 points per game. The Memphis Tigers average 432.5 yards/game, which has them ranked 33rd in D-1. The Memphis offense has compiled 496 penalty yards on 56 infractions, which is good for 60th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 6 interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 225 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Tigers have thrown for 2,705 passing yards as well as holding an average of 270.5 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 28th in D-1. They maintain an average of 162.0 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,620 yards for this season.

Memphis has yielded a total of 1,162 rushing yards (116.2 yards per game) and 16 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 237.9 yards per contest, which puts them in 97th in the nation. They have totaled 10 fumbles and 7 interceptions over the course of the season. The Tigers defense has participated in 633 plays, which is 94th in Division 1. The Tigers are relinquishing 23.1 points per contest, which has them ranked 57th in the nation. This season, they have allowed 231 pts.

Who will win tonight's Blazers/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Blazers +14.0

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