Arkansas State Red Wolves vs UAB Blazers Matchup

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

Arkansas State vs UAB Prediction

The Red Wolves and Blazers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blazers will host the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159 points, with UAB being favored by -3.5 over Arkansas State.

Arkansas State vs. UAB Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arkansas State Red Wolves at UAB Blazers
Where: Birmingham at Bartow Arena
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds UAB -3.5, ARKST +135 | UAB -163 O/U 159

Red Wolves Preview: Do the Red Wolves Stand a Chance on the Road?

Arkansas State improved to 7-3 on the season with an 83-79 win over UT Arlington on Thursday. The Red Wolves were -7.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Arkansas State rallied by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, with a 50% success rate on two-pointers (17/34) and just 26.1% from beyond the arc (6/23). The Red Wolves were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 31 of 42 attempts for 73.8%.

Taryn Todd led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three. Jaden Wells added 19 points, connecting on 5 of 13 threes, while Joseph Pinion contributed 16 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Diante Smith was efficient, shooting 75% overall and 60% from three, finishing with 15 points in 22 minutes.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Even with Arkansas State holding their opponent to 40% shooting, the Red Wolves gave up 79 points. They allowed 50% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 17 of 34 attempts.

Arkansas State did manage to limit three-point damage, as their opponent shot just 26% from deep, making 6 of 23. However, the Red Wolves sent them to the line 42 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 73% clip.

Blazers Preview: Will the UAB Defense Show Up at Home?

UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games

UAB improved to 4-5 on the season with a 95-66 win over Prairie View A&M on Friday, December 6th. Playing at home, the Blazers were heavy favorites at -25 and managed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 161, falling short of the 172-point over/under line.

UAB led 39-29 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 56 points while allowing 37. The Blazers’ strong 2nd half performance was key in securing the win and covering the spread.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 95 points on 55.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.9%, thanks in part to their 63.2% shooting on two-pointers and 43.5% from beyond the arc.

The Blazers also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Yaxel Lendeborg was a force on the glass, pulling down 17 rebounds to go along with 14 points and 6 assists. Tony Toney and Nick Anderson each contributed 15 points, with Anderson adding 8 rebounds.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on 38 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, UAB's opponents connected on 10 of 23 three-point attempts, shooting 43%. The Blazers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, a 70% success rate. UAB gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Red Wolves vs Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Arkansas State has averaged 83 points per game while allowing 80. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Across their ten previous home games, UAB has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 80 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Red Wolves have gone 3-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
As the betting favorite, the Blazers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.