SMU vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 10

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UAB guard Eric Gaines dunks against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.
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  • UAB (16-12) is a -1.5 point favorite vs SMU (14-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • SMU / UAB TV channel: ESPN+

The SMU Mustangs (14-14) visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers (16-12) on Mar. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EDT in Birmingham, AL.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The SMU vs. UAB Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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SMU vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
SMU+1.5 -110O 152.5 -110+105
UAB -1.5 -110U 152.5 -110-125

SMU vs UAB Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

SMU vs UAB Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games (+7.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.85 Units / 60% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.50 Units / 2% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.1% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / -4.7% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.55 Units / -14.26% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units / 5.49% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 8.76% ROI).

  • 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.15 Units / -5.43% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.65 Units / 11.39% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.65 Units / -20.91% ROI

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (386 assists/ 275 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

SMU has averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (329 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

SMU is shooting 68% from the free throw line (709/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU has averaged 16.1 assists per game (386 assists/24 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 1.35 points per shot (1,385 points/1,028 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UAB has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (320 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

UAB is shooting 75% from the free throw line (291/388) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

UAB has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (824 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (27/107) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (552/1,407) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

SMU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (435 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

SMU has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,550 points/1,407 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,147 points/994 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

UAB has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,656 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

UAB has averaged 7.2 steals per game (340 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

UAB has averaged 6.8 steals per game (163 steals/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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