High Point Panthers vs UAB Blazers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UAB vs High Point NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in High Point.

UAB vs High Point Prediction

Planning on watching today's Blazers and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and High Point is favored by -3 vs. UAB.

UAB vs. High Point Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UAB Blazers at High Point Panthers
Where: High Point at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds HPNT -3, UAB +126 | HPNT -154 O/U 157.5

Blazers Preview: Will the Blazers Exceed Expectations on the Road?

UAB picked up an 82-72 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday, November 10th, at home. The Blazers were -22 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

UAB led 37-36 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 45-36. The total points for the game were 154, which was right on the O/U line.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB's offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point attempts and went 6-for-18 (33.3%) from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.

Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points, hitting 9 of 10 shots, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, while also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 7 assists, and Jeremy Elyzee contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. Christian Coleman pulled down 12 boards, and UAB finished with 13 offensive rebounds and 16 assists as a team.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blazers allowed 31 made baskets on 62 attempts.

Inside the arc, UAB's defense allowed 56% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 44 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate.

Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Come Through as Home Favorites?

High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games

High Point’s 76-60 win over North Carolina Central on Tuesday was a solid home victory, but they didn’t cover the -16.5 spread. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 158.5 O/U line.

After leading 39-21 at halftime, the Panthers allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37, showing some defensive lapses after the break.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

High Point's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 50.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc in their latest game, finishing with 76 points. They also connected on 84.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-19 from the line.

Kezza Giffa was perfect from three-point range, hitting all three of his attempts and finishing with a game-high 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting. Po'Boigh King added 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field.

Panthers Team Defense

High Point's defense gave up 60 points while letting the opponent shoot 50% from the field, including 55% on two-pointers (21/38). From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 6 of 15 threes, good for 40% shooting.

At the free-throw line, the opponent made 16 of 19 attempts, an 84% success rate. High Point also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Blazers vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Blazers last ten road games, the team averaged 78 points per game while allowing 77. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 5-5 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, High Point has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 76 points per game.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, UAB has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Panthers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. High Point posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.