- UAB is a -3.5 point favorite vs Wichita State
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Wichita State / UAB TV channel: ESPNU
The Wichita State Shockers visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Birmingham, AL.
UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Wichita State vs. UAB Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Wichita State vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Wichita State vs UAB Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 64.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Wichita State vs UAB Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Wichita State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- Wichita State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
- Wichita State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
- Wichita State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
UAB Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+12.10 Units / 6% ROI)
- UAB have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.20 Units / 25% ROI)
- UAB have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.80 Units / 22% ROI)
- UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+8.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.88 Units / 4% ROI)
Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wichita State has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.65 Units / 27.86% ROI).
- 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -1.61% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UAB has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 28.24% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.5 Units / -13.44% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:
UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (770 assists/ 475 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (177 assists/ 114 TOs) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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
UAB has made 1,443 field goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among AAC Teams
UAB 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 averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (188 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.0
Wichita State is shooting 69% from the free throw line (202/293) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Wichita State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (400 assists/ 410 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:
UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (770 assists/ 475 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (177 assists/ 114 TOs) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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
UAB has made 1,443 field goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among AAC Teams
UAB Defensive 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 averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (188 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.0
Wichita State is shooting 69% from the free throw line (202/293) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Wichita State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (400 assists/ 410 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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