Wednesday’s game that pits the UAB Blazers (5-6) against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (4-6) at Bartow Arena has a good chance to be a one-sided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 85-70 in favor of UAB, who is heavily favored by our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on December 18.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama A&M projects to cover the 21.5-point spread in its matchup against UAB. The over/under is currently listed at 159.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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UAB vs. Alabama A&M Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Bartow Arena
• Line: UAB -21.5
• Point total: 159.5
• Moneyline (to win): UAB -7692, Alabama A&M +1800

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UAB vs. Alabama A&M Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UAB 85, Alabama A&M 70

Spread & Total Prediction for UAB vs. Alabama A&M

• Pick ATS: Alabama A&M (+21.5)
• Pick OU: Under (159.5)

UAB’s record against the spread so far this season is 2-8-0, and Alabama A&M’s is 1-6-0. A total of six out of the Blazers’ games this season have hit the over, and four of the Bulldogs’ games have gone over. The teams score 162.6 points per game, 3.1 more points than this matchup’s total.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers average 84.6 points per game (29th in college basketball) while giving up 77.6 per outing (312th in college basketball). They have a +77 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by seven points per game.
• UAB wins the rebound battle by 6.4 boards on average. It records 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.4 per outing.
• UAB knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (295th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 30.5% from deep while its opponents hit 32.8% from long range.
• The Blazers’ 99.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 109th in college basketball, and the 91.5 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 202nd in college basketball.
• UAB has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (164th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.2 (174th in college basketball).

Alabama A&M Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs score 78 points per game (135th in college basketball) and concede 78.5 (328th in college basketball) for a -5 scoring differential overall.
• The 34.1 rebounds per game Alabama A&M accumulates rank 123rd in the nation. Their opponents record 34.3.
• Alabama A&M knocks down 7.9 three-pointers per game (183rd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 33.5% from beyond the arc (191st in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 39.5%.
• Alabama A&M has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 14 per game (334th in college basketball) while forcing 16.2 (ninth in college basketball).

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