UAB Blazers vs UTSA Roadrunners: Who Holds the Advantage in Score Prediction?
The UAB Blazers and UTSA Roadrunners have had similar results this season, both going 2-3 (1-0) coming off a win this past Saturday. Junior QB Jacob Zeno had an impressive
Game outlook
The UAB Blazers and UTSA Roadrunners have had similar results this season, both going 2-3 (1-0) coming off a win this past Saturday. Junior QB Jacob Zeno had an impressive 19-of-25 showing for 353 yards with 4 TD passes and 1 INT, while senior QB Frank Harris of UTSA went 25-of-33 passing for 338 yards and 3 TD passes with an additional 5 carries for 8 yards and one rushing TD. UTSA is the betting favorite opening at -8.75 and is currently at -9.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/14/2023 @ 8:00pm EST
Where: Alamodome Stadium Blazers vs Roadrunners Betting Odds Moneyline: Blazers +280 | Roadrunners -355
Spread: Blazers +9.5 (-110) | Roadrunners -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 67.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UTSA will win straight-up is 78%.
UAB Blazers
The UAB Blazers are off to a decent start this season, scoring 31.8 points per game and ranking 16th in the nation with 304.2 passing yards per game. Quarterback Jacob Zeno has equipped the team with 176-of-223 (75.5 completion percentage) for 1,795 yards with 12 touchdowns to five interceptions while running a career-high 48 times for 101 yards (2.1 yards per carry) with three rushing touchdowns. The team has had Coach Trent Dilfer lead them in their first year and with him on board, the team should continue to learn and develop as the season continues. Unfortunately, the Blazers are not doing as well on defense. They are 127th in the nation with 35.8 points per game allowed and have been giving up 439.8 total yards per game (234.3 passing, 205.5 rushing). Senior linebacker Michael Fairbanks II is playing well with 13 total tackles (seven solo, six assisted), 0.5 sacks and three forced fumbles and the team has recorded 14 sacks, five interceptions, nine forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries which shows the talent and dedication of the players. Overall, UAB are 79th in the power ranking and are scored at 81 in offense with an average of 27.00 points scored per game and 124 in defense with an average of 36.00 points allowed per game. They have a 2-4 record (4-2 ATS). Injury report includes running back Isaiah Jacobs with an undisclosed injury (questionable) and wide receiver Iverson Hooks with a knee injury (OUT).