The UTSA Roadrunners (2-3) will play a fellow AAC opponent, the UAB Blazers (2-4) in a matchup on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Alamodome. The Roadrunners are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 9 points. The over/under is 67.5 in the contest.
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UTSA vs. UAB Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | -9 | -110 | -110 | 67.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UAB (+9) | Under (67.5) | UTSA 32 UAB 31 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| UTSA | UAB | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.2 (110) | 31.8 (44) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.2 (72) | 35.8 (124) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (75) | 9 (88) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (131) | 12 (8) |
UTSA vs. UAB Betting Insights
UTSA Stats and Trends
- UTSA has covered just once in five games with a spread this season.
- The Roadrunners have covered the spread once when favored by 9 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- UTSA games have gone over the point total twice this season.
- Roadrunners games have gone over 67.5 points only once this season (in five contests).
- UTSA’s contests this year have an average point total of 56.5, 11.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
In the past three matchups between these two teams, UTSA holds a 2-1 advantage over UAB. In those games against the Blazers, the Roadrunners have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games eclipsing the point total on two occasions. UTSA scored 91 points in those three matchups compared to UAB’s 90.
UAB Stats and Trends
- UAB is 4-2-0 ATS this season.
- The Blazers have been an underdog by 9 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread both times.
- UAB games have hit the over four out of six times this season.
- The Blazers have played three games this season that ended with a combined score over 67.5 points.
- The average total for UAB’s games this season is 58.8 points, 8.7 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
UTSA Players to Watch
- Frank Harris leads his team with 761 passing yards (253.7 per game) and has a 65.1% completion percentage (69-of-106), throwing five touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 68 rushing yards on 26 carries (with one touchdown), averaging 22.7 yards per game.
- Kevorian Barnes has 75 carries for a team-high 337 rushing yards (67.4 per game) and two touchdowns.
- So far this year Robert Henry has run for 207 yards on 34 carries (41.4 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus has reeled in 37 passes for a team-best 384 yards while scoring four touchdowns. He averages 76.8 yards per game.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has chipped in with 269 yards (on 15 catches) and three touchdowns.
- This season Devin McCuin is averaging 44.0 yards per game, with 14 catches for 220 yards and two touchdowns.
UAB Players to Watch
- Jacob Zeno leads the team with 1,795 passing yards (299.2 yards per game) and has a 75.5% completion percentage this year (176-of-233) while throwing 12 touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 101 rushing yards on 48 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 16.8 yards per game.
- Jermaine Brown Jr. has rushed for a team-leading 270 yards on 58 attempts (45.0 yards per game) while scoring seven touchdowns. He also averages 24.2 receiving yards per game, grabbing 19 passes for 145 yards.
- So far this year Isaiah Jacobs has run for 249 yards on 55 carries (49.8 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- This season Tejhaun Palmer has 22 catches and leads the team with 350 yards (58.3 per game) while hauling in three touchdowns.
- Amare Thomas has tacked on 285 yards (on 26 catches) and two touchdowns.
- Fred Farrier II has 198 receiving yards on 13 receptions, averaging 33.0 yards per game.
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