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

Based on 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 sides 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 has compiled a 2-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Alabama A&M is 1-6-0. The Blazers have hit the over in six games, while Bulldogs games have gone over four times. The two teams average 162.6 points per game, 3.1 more points than this matchup’s total.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers are outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game with a +77 scoring differential overall. They put up 84.6 points per game (29th in college basketball) and allow 77.6 per contest (313th in college basketball).
• UAB wins the rebound battle by 6.4 boards on average. It collects 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.4 per contest.
• UAB connects on 6.5 three-pointers per game (294th in college basketball) at a 30.5% rate (297th in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 its opponents make while shooting 32.8% from deep.
• The Blazers’ 99.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 108th in college basketball, and the 91.5 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 205th in college basketball.
• UAB has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (164th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.2 (175th in college basketball).

Alabama A&M Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs have a -5 scoring differential, putting up 78.0 points per game (134th in college basketball) and giving up 78.5 (329th in college basketball).
• The 34.1 rebounds per game Alabama A&M accumulates rank 123rd in the country. Their opponents grab 34.3.
• Alabama A&M knocks down 7.9 three-pointers per game (181st in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 33.5% from deep (190th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 39.5%.
• Alabama A&M has committed 2.2 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 14.0 (334th in college basketball) while forcing 16.2 (ninth in college basketball).

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