Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs UAB Blazers Matchup

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

Southern Miss vs UAB Prediction

Looking to win big? The Golden Eagles and Blazers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with UAB being favored by -13.5 over Southern Miss.

Southern Miss vs. UAB Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at UAB Blazers
Where: Birmingham at Bartow Arena
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Betting Odds UAB -13.5, SOUMIS +728 | UAB -1264 O/U 150.5

Golden Eagles Preview: Will Southern Miss Win on the Road?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Miss opened their season with a 77-68 win over Bowling Green on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Golden Eagles were -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Southern Miss led 43-33 at halftime, but the 2nd half was tighter, with the Golden Eagles scoring 34 points and allowing 35. The game’s total points of 145 fell just under the O/U line of 146.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Southern Miss put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, with a strong 61% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 threes for 23.8%.

At the free-throw line, they connected on 12 of 14 attempts, good for 85.7%. The Golden Eagles grabbed only 3 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 14 assists. Derrick Butler, Christian Watson, and Trey Thomas each scored 17 points, with Thomas hitting 5 of 7 threes.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 68 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Golden Eagles were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 26 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Southern Miss held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Golden Eagles also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 12 of those attempts, shooting 85%.

Blazers Preview: Can UAB Secure a Home Victory?

UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games

The Blazers fell to Vermont 67-62 at home on Monday, November 4th. UAB, who were -5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 143.

UAB found themselves in a 38-24 hole at halftime but managed to outscore Vermont 38-29 in the 2nd half. Despite the comeback effort, it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and failing to hit a single three-pointer, going 0-for-10 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage, and they managed only 3 assists as a team.

Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers with 22 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 47.1% from the field. TJ Hurley added 20 points, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, while Shamir Bogues contributed 13 points on 37.5% shooting.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. The Blazers gave up 26 made field goals on 68 attempts.

From beyond the arc, UAB's defense was particularly strong, as they didn't allow a single three-pointer on 10 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws.

Golden Eagles vs Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Eagles last ten road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, UAB has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 84 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Golden Eagles have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Blazers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.