UAB vs Memphis Prediction 2/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UAB Blazers and the Memphis Tigers will meet on Sunday afternoon at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers enter Sunday’s matchup with a 12–14 overall win-loss record, including a 7–6 mark in conference play and a rather impressive 10-3 record at home. The Tigers have compiled recent wins over Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, UTSA, Rice and the Temple Owls, while dropping recent games to South Florida, Utah State and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

It should be noted that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Two weeks ago, the Memphis Tigers defeated the UAB Blazers 90-80.

Memphis averages 74.5 points on 43 percent shooting from the field and 32.1 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Memphis Tigers are allowing opponents 74.3 points per contest.  

Guard Sincere Parker leads the Memphis Tigers averaging 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Senior guard Dug McDaniel contributes 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.2 steals per contest providing the Tigers with further backcourt stability. Junior forward Aaron Bradshaw averages 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.  

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 17–10 overall record, including an 8–6 mark in conference play and an 8-2 record on the road. The Blazers have amassed recent wins over East Carolina, Tulane, UNC Asheville and Cleveland State, while losing games to Tulsa, Florida Atlantic and the Wichita State Shockers. Last month, in the UAB Blazers 109-106 double overtime victory over the South Florida Bulls, UAB guard Chance Westry tallied 24 points (8 of 12 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal showcasing his ability to lead the Blazers backcourt.  

The UAB Blazers are averaging 78.4 points on 43.6 percent shooting from the field and 28.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Blazers are allowing opponents 74.5 points per contest.

Sophomore guard Chance Westry leads the UAB Blazers averaging 15 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Junior guard Jacob Meyer is averaging 13.6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist per contest. Senior forward Daniel Rivera provides the Blazers with a strong presence in the paint averaging 11.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1 steal and 1 block per game.  

Why the Memphis Tigers Will Win

 • Home court advantage. The Memphis Tigers have amassed a 10–3 record at home this season.

• Backcourt play. Senior guard Dug McDaniel contributes 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.2 steals per contest

• Confidence. The Memphis Tigers defeated the UAB Blazers 90-80 earlier this month.

Why the UAB Blazers Will Win

• Guard play. Sophomore guard Chance Westry leads the UAB Blazers averaging 15 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

• Momentum. The UAB Blazers have won three of the team’s last four games played this season.

• Ability to win on the road. The UAB Blazers have compiled a robust 8-2 record on the road in 2025.

• Offensive edge. The UAB Blazers are averaging 78.4 points per game. Conversely, the Tigers are averaging 74.5 points per contest.

UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers Prediction

This matchup highlights the UAB Blazers balanced offense and solid defense against a Memphis Tigers team that has demonstrated inconsistency at times in 2025. It should be mentioned that the Memphis Tigers have played exceptionally well at home (10-3) this season. With that said, UAB’s recent quality form and defensive stability make the Blazers the more trustworthy side in this one. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the UAB Blazers plus the 4.5 points in tomorrow’s game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: UAB Blazers +4.5