Arkansas (1-1) vs UAB (1-1)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 4:15 pm (Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Arkansas -24.5 / UAB +24.5 — Over/Under: 58.5
The UAB Blazers and the Arkansas Razorbacks meet in week 3 college football action from Razorback Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UAB vs. Arkansas prediction.
UAB Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this one looking to bounce back from a 32-6 loss to Louisiana-Monroe in their last game to drop to 1-1. After this game, UAB will return home to square off against Navy.
Blazers Come Out Flat Vs. ULM
Jacob Zeno has thrown for 382 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 70.3% passing while Lee Beebe Jr. has 144 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Kam Shanks has recorded 116 receiving yards and a team-high 10 catches. On defense, Sirad Bryant leads the Blazers with 18 total tackles while UAB’s defense as a whole has combined for 5 sacks and Colby Dempsey has an interception.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- Arkansas has lost each of its last four games in September.
- Arkansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
- The underdog has covered the spread in eight of Arkansas’ last nine games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this one looking to bounce back from a 39-31 OT loss to Oklahoma State last time out. After this game, Arkansas will go on the road for back-to-back conference games where they’ll take on Auburn to start.
Razorbacks Endure Frustrating Loss
Taylen Green has thrown for 645 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception on 61.8% passing while Ja’Quinden Jackson has a team-high 250 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns and Green has 149 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns as well. Andrew Armstrong has a team-high 10 receptions for 164 yards while Isaiah Sategna and Tyrone Broden each have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Xavian Sorey Jr. has a team-high 15 total tackles and a sack while Eric Gregory, Stephen Dix Jr. and Bradley Shaw each have a sack and Jaheim Singletary also has an interception for the Hogs as well on the year.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- UAB has lost each of its last seven road games.
- The home team has won each of UAB’s last six games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of UAB’s last six games.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
UAB vs. Arkansas Prediction
I’m on the Razorbacks here. UAB has some pieces that they could theoretically keep themselves in this game, but I’m not trusting it. I think Arkansas was unlucky to lose to Oklahoma State and I think that the Hogs will want to put their best foot forward to give themselves some momentum before a big game against Auburn coming up. I think this one’s all WPS so give me the Razorbacks.