| MATCHUP | UTSA Roadrunners | Memphis Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-13 | 8-8 |
| Spread | +20.5 -115 | -20.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +1700 | -4500 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-105) | Under 147.5 (-115) |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
The UTSA Roadrunners and Memphis Tigers meet Sunday in the college basketball action at FedExForum. Here’s a UTSA vs Memphis Prediction. This article will include a UTSA vs Memphis Pick.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners lost to Tulane and Rice, and they play North Texas next. UTSA has lost 10 straight games.
The UTSA Roadrunners are averaging 72.9 points on 38.5 percent shooting and allowing 83.2 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Jamir Simpson is averaging 15.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Austin Nunez is averaging 9.9 points and 2.3 rebounds. Dorian Hayes is grabbing 1.4 rebounds and Macaleab Rich is dishing 0.6 assists. The UTSA Roadrunners are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The UTSA Roadrunners are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers beat Temple, lost to FAU, and they play Tulsa next. Memphis has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Memphis Tigers are averaging 73.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Dug McDaniel is averaging 13.8 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Sincere Parker is averaging 9.1 points and 3.1 rebounds. Curtis Givens III is dishing 1.5 assists and Aaron Bradshaw is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Tigers are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Tigers are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won each of its last 16 games against the American Conference at FedExForum.
- UTSA has lost each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Memphis has won the first half in each of its last six games at FedExForum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Memphis’ last eight Sunday games against the American Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Four of UTSA’s last five road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTSA ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (48.4%).
- UTSA ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.6%).
UTSA vs Memphis Prediction
Memphis is more exciting in the underdog role than the favorite role, and I’m certainly not looking to lay 20-plus with this group. However, this line has more to do with UTSA, one of the worst teams in college basketball. UTSA is also 3-12 ATS on the season. UTSA has zero value in the betting market. Memphis has covered 6 of its last 7 games as a double-digit favorite, for what it’s worth. Either way, backing UTSA isn’t an option. I’ll lay the points with the Tigers if forced to pick.