Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Middle Tennessee vs UAB NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Birmingham.
Middle Tennessee vs UAB Prediction
Looking to win big? The Blue Raiders and Blazers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN2. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and UAB is favored by -7.5 vs. Middle Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee vs. UAB Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at UAB Blazers
- Where: Birmingham at Bartow Arena
- Date: Sunday, December 1st
- Betting Odds UAB -7.5, MTNST +246 | UAB -315 O/U 155.5
Blue Raiders Preview: Can Middle Tennessee Grab a Win on the Road?
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games
Middle Tennessee fell to Bradley 80-69 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Blue Raiders not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-37 at halftime, Middle Tennessee was outscored 41-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 149, exceeding the O/U line of 143.5.
Blue Raiders Offense Breakdown
Middle Tennessee put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.1% of their threes (6/26), while connecting on 51.3% of their two-point attempts (20/39). At the free-throw line, they made 68.8% of their shots (11/16).
Christian Davis led the way, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Darius Hannah added 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Duke Deen contributed 15 points and 5 assists, making 3 of 9 from deep.
Blue Raiders Team Defense
Middle Tennessee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Middle Tennessee's opponents hit 10 of 22 threes, good for 45%. The Blue Raiders also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made every attempt.
Blazers Preview: Can the Blazers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
UAB picked up a 98-86 road win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Monday, November 25th. The Blazers, who were -11.5 favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 184, exceeding the O/U line of 157.
After trailing 44-42 at halftime, UAB turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Ragin’ Cajuns 56-42.
Blazers Offense Breakdown
UAB's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 98 points with a 48.6% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts (36.4%) and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 20 (90%). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 54.1%, and they dominated the offensive glass with 20 rebounds.
Alejandro Vasquez led the way with 25 points, while Yaxel Lendeborg added 20 points on 9 of 12 shooting, including 2 of 3 from deep. Christian Wright contributed 15 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
Blazers Team Defense
UAB's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 58% shooting on two-point attempts (25/43).
From beyond the arc, UAB allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws (75%). UAB gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Blue Raiders vs Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Middle Tennessee has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 81 points per game.
- UAB has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 82 points per game while allowing 79. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- As the betting underdog, the Blue Raiders have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Middle Tennessee posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, UAB has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Middle Tennessee vs UAB Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Middle Tennessee +7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.