Utah Valley vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NIT, Mar. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 28, 2023, 12:05 PM
  • UAB (28-9) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Utah Valley (28-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Watch this NIT Tournament game on ESPN2

The Utah Valley Wolverines (28-8) visit Orleans Arena to take on the UAB Blazers (28-9) on Mar. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Las Vegas.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Utah Valley vs. UAB Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Utah Valley vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah Valley+4.5 -115O 151.5 -110+155
UAB -4.5 -105U 151.5 -110-190

Utah Valley vs UAB Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UAB will win this NIT Tournament game with 55.6% confidence.

Utah Valley vs UAB Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Utah Valley and UAB, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Utah Valley has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 27 games (+24.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Utah Valley have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 27 games (+16.50 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games at home (+13.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)

Utah Valley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Valley has gone 24-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+14.1 Units / 38.84% ROI).

  • 25-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.85 Units / 20.16% ROI
  • 17-16 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI
  • 16-17 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has gone 17-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.75 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 24-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 0.9% ROI
  • 22-14 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 16.67% ROI
  • 14-22 when betting the Under for -10.2 Units / -25.76% ROI

Utah Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Valley has 20.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Utah Valley has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (376 assists/ 313 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Utah Valley is shooting 33% from three (162/487) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Utah Valley has a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 47%

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 18.3

UAB has 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

UAB has averaged 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 9.3

UAB has averaged 82.2 points per game (1,890 points/23 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Utah Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,634 points/1,531 shots) this season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,634 points/1,531 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (3,718 points/3,461 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Utah Valley has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (691 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 24.3

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UAB has 529 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Conference USA Teams

UAB has averaged 9.1 steals per game (529 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UAB has averaged 8.4 steals per game (193 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1


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