UTSA vs. UAB Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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C-USA rivals will clash when the UTSA Roadrunners (6-2) battle the UAB Blazers (4-4).

UTSA vs. UAB Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with sportsbooks listing UTSA as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, UTSA has -116 odds to pick up the win, while UAB is listed at -106 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 52 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch UTSA vs. UAB Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: STADIUM
  • Location: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Stadium: Protective Stadium

Betting Preview

UTSA

UTSA ranks 104th in total defense this season (419.4 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 489.8 total yards per game. UTSA owns the 91st-ranked defense this year (29.4 points allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 25th-best with 35.6 points per game. While UTSA ranks 21st-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 269.0 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation offensively, as the offensive unit ranks seventh-best in the FBS (330.4 passing yards per game). Offensively, UTSA ranks 59th in the FBS with 159.4 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 75th in rushing yards allowed per contest (150.4). UTSA ranks 95th in third-down defense this year (41.9% third-down percentage allowed), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with a 52.3% third-down percentage. With seven forced turnovers (118th in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (58th in the FBS), UTSA’s -4-4 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.

UAB

UAB ranks 34th in the FBS with 436.6 total yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 22nd-best by giving up only 328.3 total yards per contest. UAB has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, surrendering just 18.5 points per contest (20th-best). On offense, it ranks 61st by racking up 30.1 points per game. UAB ranks 22nd-worst in passing yards per game on offense (190.1), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in passing yards allowed per game (171.5). UAB’s run offense has been thriving, piling up 246.5 rushing yards per contest (fourth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 85th by allowing 156.8 rushing yards per game. From an offensive perspective, UAB is generating a 41.8% third-down conversion percentage (50th-ranked). It ranks 54th in the FBS defensively (36.8% third-down rate allowed). UAB has a +3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 43rd in the FBS.

UTSA vs. UAB Betting Analysis

UTSA Betting Insights

UTSA has put together a record of 3-5-0 against the spread this season. In games it has played as 1.5-point favorites or more, UTSA has an ATS record of 2-4. This season, UTSA games have hit the over five times. The Roadrunners have been the moneyline favorite a total of five times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Roadrunners have played in five games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter and won each of them.

Blazers Betting Insights

UAB have registered a 3-5-0 record against the spread this season. UAB has yet to cover a spread (0-1) when it’s at least 1.5-point underdogs. UAB games have gone over the total twice this year. The Blazers lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. This season, the Blazers have won one of their two games when they’re the underdog by at least -106 on the moneyline.

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UTSA vs. UAB Against The Spread & Betting Records

UTSA

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 63.8 68.1 59.5
Implied Total AVG 39.4 42.3 36.5
ATS Record 3-5-0 1-3-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 5-3-0 2-2-0 3-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 5-0 2-0 3-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-1 0-1

Blazers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.6 59.3 51.9
Implied Total AVG 34.6 40.5 28.8
ATS Record 3-5-0 3-1-0 0-4-0
Over/Under Record 2-6-0 1-3-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-3 3-0 0-3
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-0 0-1

Players to Watch

UTSA

  • The Roadrunners’ defensive unit has been aided by Corey Mayfield Jr., who has suited up for eight games and registered 30 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
  • The Roadrunners’ defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Trey Moore, who has played eight games and amassed 4.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
  • As part of the Roadrunners’ defense, Jamal Ligon has delivered 38 tackles and 1.0 TFL in eight games.
  • Trevor Harmanson, as part of the Roadrunners’ defensive unit, has amassed 0.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 30 tackles in eight games.

Blazers

  • Noah Wilder has registered 53 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended in eight games for the Blazers.
  • Tyler Taylor has posted 42 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception in eight games for the Blazers.
  • Jaylen Key has been wreaking havoc on defense, collecting 26 tackles and two interceptions for the Blazers.
  • Grayson Cash has compiled 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 20 tackles, and three interceptions in eight games for the Blazers.

UTSA vs. UAB Predictions and Pick

UTSA vs. UAB betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Roadrunners (-1.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (52)

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Our prediction to win this contest is UTSA, and we expect that UTSA will cover the spread (UTSA -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 52 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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