Memphis vs UTSA Prediction College Football Picks 11/2/24

The Memphis Tigers and the UTSA Roadrunners meet in week 10 college football action from the Alamodome on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis vs. UTSA prediction.

Memphis Recap

The Memphis Tigers come into this one looking to build on their 7-1 mark after a 33-28 win over Charlotte last time out. After this game, Memphis will square off with Rice.

Tigers Win Fourth Straight

Seth Henigan has thrown for 2,078 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 64.6% passing while Mario Anderson Jr. has rushed for a team-high 780 yards and 13 touchdowns. Brandon Thomas also has 267 rushing yards and 6 scores as well this season. Roc Taylor has a team-high 38 receptions for 547 yards while Demeer Blankumsee has 335 receiving yards and Koby Drake has 313 receiving yards. Anthony Landphere has 261 receiving yards and three more Tigers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Chandler Martin has a team-high 63 total tackles including 33 solo tackles and 6 sacks and Elijah Herring has 3.5 sacks. As a unit, Memphis’ defense has combined for 20 sacks and 7 interceptions so far this season.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won each of its last 10 November games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• UTSA has lost each of its last eight games as an underdog.
• UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as an underdog.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of Memphis’ last four games.

UTSA Recap

The UTSA Roadrunners come into this one looking to bounce back from a 46-45 loss at the hands of Tulsa last time out. After this game, UTSA will have a bye before duking it out with North Texas.

Roadrunners Collapse Vs. Tulsa

Owen McCown has thrown for 2,084 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 4 INTs on 61.3% passing while Eddie Lee Marburger has thrown for 232 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 INTs on 55.3% passing. Brandon High Jr. has 293 rushing yards with 3 TDs while Robert Henry has 346 rushing yards and 3 TDs. Willie McCoy leads the UTSA receiving group with 418 receiving yards while Devin McCuin has 279 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns and a team-high 37 receptions. Chris Carpenter and Houston Thomas each have 300+ receiving yards and another four Roadrunners have 100+ receiving yards. On defense, Martavius French has a team-high 43 total tackles including a team-high 27 solo tackles. Jimmori Robinson also has 5.5 sacks and Ronald Triplette has 4 sacks. UTSA’s defense as a whole has combined for 26 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.

Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win

• UTSA has won each of its last 19 home games against conference opponents.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of UTSA’s last seven games.
• Memphis has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Memphis vs. UTSA Prediction

I’m with Memphis here. I get the case to be made for a home underdog, but it feels like UTSA is just done after collapsing against Tulsa. The Tigers’ offense has finally broken out in the last couple of weeks, and I think that Memphis will pick up another win here to strengthen their resume for bowl season. Give me Memphis.