UAB Blazers vs UTSA Roadrunners Matchup

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

UTSA vs UAB Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roadrunners and Blazers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blazers at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 162.5 points, and UAB is favored by -11.5 to win at home against UTSA.

UTSA vs. UAB Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UTSA Roadrunners at UAB Blazers
Where: Birmingham at Bartow Arena
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Betting Odds UAB -11.5, UTSA +447 | UAB -631 O/U 162.5

Roadrunners Preview: Will the Roadrunners Defense Show Up on the Road?

UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games

The Roadrunners dropped to 6-9 on the season after a 72-57 home loss to North Texas on Saturday. UTSA entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.

UTSA struggled early, trailing 40-18 at halftime, but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring North Texas 39-32.

Roadrunners Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the UTSA Roadrunners managed just 57 points, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 6 of 19 from beyond the arc (31.6%) and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 13 for 13.

Atin Wright led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Tai'Reon Joseph added 19 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 60% from deep. The Roadrunners had just 4 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.

Roadrunners Team Defense

UTSA's defense held their opponent to 72 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 41% with the opponent making 13 of 31 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 31%, hitting 6 of 19 threes. UTSA also kept them off the offensive glass, allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.

Blazers Preview: Will UAB Find a Way to Win at Home?

UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games

UAB improved to 10-7 on the season with a 92-83 road win over South Florida on Wednesday. The Blazers, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.

UAB took control early, leading 47-27 at halftime. However, they allowed 56 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45, making the game closer than expected.

Blazers Offense Breakdown

UAB's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 92 points on 55.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 61.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 13 attempts. The Blazers also connected on 18 of 25 free throws, good for 72%.

Jayden Reid led the way with 26 points and 4 assists, while Christian Coleman contributed 21 points on 81.8% shooting, adding 9 rebounds. Tony Toney hit 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, and Efrem Johnson also connected on 2 of 3 from three-point range. UAB finished with 25 assists and 16 offensive rebounds in the win.

Blazers Team Defense

UAB's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. The Blazers couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with their opponent hitting 66% of their shots inside the arc, going 24/36.

From three-point range, UAB's opponent went 8/23, shooting 34%. The Blazers also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 11, shooting 57%. UAB allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Roadrunners vs Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, UTSA has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Through their last ten home games, UAB has an ATS record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 83 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Roadrunners have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. UTSA posted a straight up mark of 3-7 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.