Memphis Tigers defeat UAB Blazers 38-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NCAAF · UAB Blazers 13, Memphis Tigers 38

Memphis defeated UAB 38–13 Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, covering the –15 spread and sending the total under 55.

UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers final score and game recap

The game turned on halftime. Memphis outscored UAB 28–0 in the second half, with Jaylin Carter rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns and Marcus Stokes completing 11 of 21 passes for 164 yards and two scores. UAB's best offensive efforts—Ty Mims's three catches for 79 yards and Rod Robinson II's 19 carries for 65 yards—could not overcome the collapse after intermission.

Who covered the spread in UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers?

Memphis covered as a –15 favorite, winning by 25 points. The line opened at –14 and moved one point toward the Tigers as money shifted in their direction.

Did UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers go over or under the total?

The game finished at 51 points, four under the 55 total. The total opened at 52.5 and rose to 55.

How did AiQ's UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers predictions do?

AiQ finished 1–3 on this contest.

• Moneyline: picked Memphis Tigers –678, result WIN (+$14.75 on a $100 bet).
• Player props: 0–3, loss on all three selections.

AiQ's pre-game expected value calculation used a –650 price at BetMGM, estimating an 86% win probability that matched the market's vig-free estimate. That price was negative expected value, so AiQ did not deem it value despite backing the side. The pick won anyway.

UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers player prop results

AiQ went 0–3 on player props, losing $300 total.

• Bam McReynolds (UAB Blazers) anytime touchdown at –150; actual 0 — LOSS.
• Jermane Hayes (Memphis Tigers) anytime touchdown at +125; actual 0 — LOSS.
• Dallan Hayden (Memphis Tigers) anytime touchdown at +165; actual 0 — LOSS.

UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half

• UAB Blazers team total 19.5: Under (paid –104); they scored 13.
• First-quarter moneyline: tied, bets refunded.
• First-half moneyline: UAB Blazers won the first half (paid +340).
• First-half total 27.5: Under (paid –112); 23 points were scored.
• Memphis Tigers team total 35.5: Over (paid –104); they scored 38.
• First-quarter total 12.5: Over (paid –120); 14 points were recorded.
• First-half spread: UAB Blazers +8.5 covered (paid –110).

UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

After vigorish removal, the implied probabilities were 16% for UAB and 84% for Memphis, with a 4.2% bookmaker margin. The spread moved one point toward Memphis, and that side covered.

UAB Blazers and Memphis Tigers betting trends: 2026 season

UAB sits at 3–3 overall, unbeaten at home (3–0) but winless on the road (0–3). Their against-the-spread record in five games with a closing spread is 2–2–1, and they have hit the under five times in six total-line games. Recent results: loss, win, win, loss, win.

Memphis is 5–1, also 3–0 at home and 2–1 away or neutral. They are 4–2 against the spread in six games with a recorded closing line and have gone over the total four times in six attempts. Their last five results read win, win, win, loss, win, and they are on a three-game winning streak.

What's next for UAB Blazers and Memphis Tigers?

UAB Blazers travel to face the South Florida Bulls on Saturday, October 31. Memphis Tigers will host the East Carolina Pirates on Thursday, October 22.

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