Saturday’s contest between the Illinois State Redbirds (3-2) and UAB Blazers (3-3) matching up at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center has a projected final score of 75-74 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Illinois State, so it should be a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 3:00 PM ET on November 23.

According to our computer prediction, Illinois State projects to cover the 8.5-point spread in its matchup versus UAB. The over/under has been set at 142.5, and the two teams are projected to exceed it.

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UAB vs. Illinois State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN Networks
• Where: Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
• Venue: Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center
• Line: UAB -8.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): UAB -350, Illinois State +275

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UAB vs. Illinois State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Illinois State 75, UAB 74

Spread & Total Prediction for UAB vs. Illinois State

• Pick ATS: Illinois State (+8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)

UAB has a 0-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Illinois State, who is 3-1-0 ATS. The Blazers are 3-2-0 and the Redbirds are 3-1-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 163.2 points per game, 20.7 more points than this matchup’s total.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers outscore opponents by 8.8 points per game (scoring 82.8 points per game to rank 88th in college basketball while giving up 74 per outing to rank 238th in college basketball) and have a +53 scoring differential overall.
• UAB prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 10.5 boards. It is recording 40.2 rebounds per game (23rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.7 per outing.
• UAB knocks down 5.2 three-pointers per game (342nd in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents (6.8).
• The Blazers rank 161st in college basketball by averaging 98.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 165th in college basketball, allowing 87.8 points per 100 possessions.
• UAB has committed 11.7 turnovers per game (181st in college basketball action) while forcing 12.5 (183rd in college basketball).

Illinois State Performance Insights

• The Redbirds’ +64 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 80.4 points per game (137th in college basketball) while allowing 67.6 per contest (116th in college basketball).
• Illinois State comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 5.4 boards. It grabs 34 rebounds per game (180th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.6.
• Illinois State connects on 11.4 three-pointers per game (12th in college basketball) while shooting 39% from beyond the arc (45th in college basketball). It is making 2.6 more threes than its opponents, who drain 8.8 per game at 32.1%.
• Illinois State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Redbirds commit eight per game (seventh in college basketball) and force 8.8 (349th in college basketball).

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