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UTSA vs. Memphis prediction: Why Memphis is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get UTSA vs Memphis predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Memphis will take on UTSA in men's college basketball action at FedExForum on Sunday, commencing at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Memphis as the most likely winner of the UTSA vs. Memphis game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UTSA vs. Memphis prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between UTSA and Memphis 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Memphis a 96% chance of beating UTSA. Our predicted final score has Memphis winning 83-62.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and UTSA and Memphis each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
UTSA vs. Memphis odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UTSA | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +20.5 (-112) | -20.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +1700 | -4500 |
| Total | o146.5 (-110) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UTSA vs. Memphis picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Memphis -20.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Memphis | -4500 |
| Total | Under 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 146.5 total points.
UTSA vs. Memphis game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Memphis and UTSA at FedExForum is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: UTSA vs. Memphis
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: FedExForum
Conclusion
We predict Memphis, with a 96% win probability, will likely beat UTSA on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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