UAB vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

Wichita State guard Justin Hill (11) brings the ball up the court against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
  • Wichita State is a -1.5 point favorite vs UAB
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • UAB / Wichita State TV channel: ESPNU

The UAB Blazers visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Wichita, KS, USA.

Wichita State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The UAB vs. Wichita State Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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UAB vs. Wichita State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UAB+1.5 -120O 154.5 -105-110
Wichita State -1.5 +100U 154.5 -115-110

UAB vs Wichita State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 79.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UAB vs Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wichita State will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 34 games (+14.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.30 Units / 12% ROI)

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.87% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -2.68% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -11.54% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.65 Units / -6.03% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (445 assists/ 269 TOs) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (445 assists/ 269 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UAB has averaged 84.4 points per game (2,194 points/26 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 75.4

UAB averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (435 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (531 free throw attempts/2,026 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wichita State has a 30% free throw rate (1,097 free throw attempts/3,643 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Wichita State averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (531 free throw attempts/2,026 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wichita State averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,409 points/2,026 shots) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 6.7 steals per game (175 steals/26 games) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UAB has averaged 6.8 steals per game (402 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

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 76.3 points per game (1,983 points/26 games) this season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,653 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wichita State averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (911 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Wichita State allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,412 points/2,054 shots) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Wichita State averaged 6.3 steals per game (208 steals/33 games) last season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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