Sunday’s game features the UAB Blazers (6-6) and the Alcorn State Braves (0-12) clashing at Bartow Arena in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 82-70 win for heavily favored UAB according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on December 22.

According to our computer prediction, Alcorn State projects to cover the 21.5-point spread in its matchup versus UAB. The over/under is listed at 155.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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UAB vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Bartow Arena
• Line: UAB -21.5
• Point total: 155.5
• Moneyline (to win): UAB -4545, Alcorn State +1400

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UAB vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UAB 82, Alcorn State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for UAB vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+21.5)
• Pick OU: Under (155.5)

UAB has a 3-8-0 record against the spread this season compared to Alcorn State, who is 6-5-0 ATS. The Blazers have a 7-4-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Braves have a record of 5-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams put up 144.1 points per game combined, 11.4 less than this matchup’s over/under.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers average 85.6 points per game (21st in college basketball) while giving up 76.8 per outing (309th in college basketball). They have a +106 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.8 points per game.
• The 38.3 rebounds per game UAB averages rank 15th in the country, and are 6.4 more than the 31.9 its opponents grab per outing.
• UAB knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (296th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 31.1% from deep while its opponents hit 32.5% from long range.
• The Blazers average 99.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (98th in college basketball), and allow 89.6 points per 100 possessions (153rd in college basketball).
• UAB has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 1.4 turnovers per game, committing 11.3 (160th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.7 (144th in college basketball).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves are being outscored by 23.4 points per game, with a -281 scoring differential overall. They put up 58.5 points per game (362nd in college basketball), and give up 81.9 per outing (353rd in college basketball).
• Alcorn State ranks 277th in the nation at 31.0 rebounds per game. That’s 4.4 fewer than the 35.4 its opponents average.
• Alcorn State hits 5.9 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball) at a 31.8% rate (263rd in college basketball), compared to the 11.3 per contest its opponents make, shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc.
• Alcorn State has lost the turnover battle by 2.7 per game, committing 13.6 (320th in college basketball) while forcing 10.9 (268th in college basketball).

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