Tulane vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) eyes the basket while pressured by San Diego State forward Jay Pal (4) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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  • UAB is a -8.5 point favorite vs Tulane
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Tulane / UAB TV channel: ESPN+

The Tulane Green Wave visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Birmingham, AL.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Tulane vs. UAB Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Tulane vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulane+8.5 -105O 158.5 -115+333
UAB -8.5 -115U 158.5 -105-450

Tulane vs UAB Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tulane vs UAB Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tulane has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.37 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.32 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 35 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Tulane Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tulane has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -30.45 Units / -37.83% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -25.87% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 18.18% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.05 Units / -6.09% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 16.23% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tulane averaged 1.44 points per shot (2,402 points/1,673 shots) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Tulane averaged 47% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (780 free throw attempts/1,673 field goal attempts) last season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Tulane shot 48% (804/1,673) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Tulane is shooting 78% from the free throw line (251/323) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has made 26 two point field goals this season — most among AAC Teams

UAB has made 26 two point field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among AAC Teams

UAB has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (217 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (684 assists/ 546 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tulane has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (416 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Tulane has averaged 7.5 steals per game (113 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Tulane has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (331/873) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Tulane allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (281/797) last season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 7.0 steals per game (334 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

UAB has averaged 7.1 steals per game (107 steals/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

UAB averaged 6.9 steals per game (227 steals/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UAB has allowed 74.9 points per game (1,124 points/15 games) this season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.2


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