Longwood Lancers vs UAB Blazers Matchup

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

Longwood vs UAB Prediction

Looking to win big? The Lancers and Blazers face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN. The Blazers are hosting the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and UAB is favored by -7.5 at home against Longwood.

Longwood vs. UAB Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Longwood Lancers at UAB Blazers
  • Where: Saint Thomas at Sports and Fitness Center
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds UAB -7.5, LONGWD +257 | UAB -335 O/U 147

Lancers Preview: Can the Lancers Offense Score Enough in Saint Thomas?

Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games

Longwood picked up a 66-60 road win over Binghamton on Tuesday, November 19th. The Lancers were -7.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 35-33 at halftime, Longwood’s defense stepped up, allowing just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The combined points for the game were 126, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

Longwood's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.3% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 35.5%. They did, however, excel at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.

On the offensive glass, the Lancers grabbed 20 rebounds, with Gavin Walsh pulling down 12 boards and adding 11 points on 66.7% shooting. KJ McClurg led the team with 20 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.

Lancers Team Defense

Longwood's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 47% from the field on 23 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 27 shots, a 59% success rate for their opponent.

From three-point range, Longwood's defense held their opponent to 7 of 21 shooting, or 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 5, shooting 38%. Longwood allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Blazers Preview: Can The Blazers Secure a Home Victory?

UAB's recent game against High Point on Friday, November 15th, ended in a 68-65 loss. The Blazers were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they didn't get the win, they did cover the spread. The game’s total points fell short of the 158.5 O/U line, with just 133 points scored.

UAB trailed 26-25 at halftime but picked up the pace in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points. However, they allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately led to the loss.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They hit 38.9% of their threes, going 7-for-18 from deep, but managed just 32.4% on two-point attempts. The Blazers also had only 6 assists as a team.

At the free-throw line, UAB shot 71.4%, making 20 of 28 attempts. They grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Yaxel Lendeborg pulling down 15 boards overall. D'Maurian Williams and Efrem Johnson each scored 21 points, with Williams hitting 3 of 4 threes and Johnson connecting on 5 of 9 from beyond the arc.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (18/40).

From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to 6/24 shooting (25%). UAB also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws (73%).

Lancers vs Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Longwood has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
  • Across their last five home contests, UAB has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 82 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Lancers have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
  • The Blazers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

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