UAB at Memphis

A showdown between two teams tied for first in the American Athletic Conference with 5-1 records. UAB loves to run but they're 2-2 on the road this season with a defense that is 10th in the 14-team conference in points surrendered. Memphis is third in the conference in scoring (80.5 points per game) and shooting, while the defense is sixth in points allowed. The Tigers come off wins at Charlotte (77-68) and at home over Wichita State (61-53). Memphis has won 19 of the last 21 meetings against UAB, including 17 straight wins at home since 1998. That includes a 106-87 rout on this court last March as a 7.5-point favorite. Play Memphis.