UAB vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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SMU head coach Rob Lanier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Houston.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2024, 12:33 PM
  • SMU (11-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs UAB (10-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • UAB / SMU TV channel: ESPN2

The UAB Blazers (10-9) visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (11-8) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The UAB vs. SMU Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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UAB vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UAB+7.5 -110O 151.5 -105+270
SMU -7.5 -110U 151.5 -115-350

UAB vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UAB vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games (+11.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+10.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+5.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.45 Units / 15% ROI)

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 3.61% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 23.53% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.25 Units / -33.03% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 11-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.3 Units / 15% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 6.37% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.58% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.25 Units / 14.81% ROI

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 24.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

UAB has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (785 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU is shooting 69% from the free throw line (255/369) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU is shooting 68% from the free throw line (682/1,003) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (286 rebounds/21 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

SMU has averaged 15.7 assists per game (330 assists/21 games) this season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 7.4 steals per game (326 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (165/476) this season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (410/994) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (475/1,242) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (125/458) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

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 27% from three (125/458) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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