UAB Blazers vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The UAB Blazers (6-4) will battle against the Alabama State Hornets (1-9) at McArthur Center. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

UAB Blazers vs. Alabama State Hornets ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Hornets got blown out by the Boise State Broncos, 100-57, while the Blazers defeated the North Alabama Lions, 63-56.

UAB played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (better than their season average of 19.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.491 (above their season average of 0.471). North Alabama was 19.3 and 0.430, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 15.2 (better than their season average of 21.4). Tobi Ewuosho put together a good game for Alabama State with 10 points and six rebounds. UAB was lifted by Tyreek Scott-Grayson, who contributed 20 points and six rebounds.

Alabama State may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Hornets currently rank 253rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while UAB ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.171). Moreover, the Blazers, who rank 17th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), will attempt to exploit the Hornets, who rank 259th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).

UAB Blazers vs. Alabama State Hornets Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UAB ranks 75th in rebounds per game (38.2) while Alabama State ranks 260th (28.7).
  • The Hornets rank 99th in steals per game (6.7) while the Blazers rank 132nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • UAB ranks 109th in blocks per game (3.0) while Alabama State ranks 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Blazers rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Hornets rank 210th (16.4).
  • Alabama State ranks 154th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while UAB ranks 245th (17.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 56.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
  • The Blazers have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UAB has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.