Wichita State vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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UAB guard Eric Gaines dunks against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 28, 2024, 12:10 PM
  • UAB (15-10) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Wichita State (9-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Wichita State / UAB TV channel: ESPN+

The Wichita State Shockers (9-17) visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers (15-10) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Birmingham, AL.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Wichita State vs. UAB Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wichita State+8.5 -115O 147.5 -115+290
UAB -8.5 -105U 147.5 -105-375

Wichita State vs UAB Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 77.9% 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 Wichita State will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+1.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+1.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+3.55 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.95 Units / 2% ROI)

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 8-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.8 Units / -39.73% ROI).

  • 9-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.05 Units / -22.68% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -15.44% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.08% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 13.96% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -0.95% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.75 Units / 9.57% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.45 Units / -19.12% ROI

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (279 assists/ 301 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State has averaged 11.6 assists per game (279 assists/24 games) this season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Wichita State has 678 defensive rebounds this season — most among AAC Teams

Wichita State has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,759 points/1,488 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (320 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

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 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (824 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (678 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Wichita State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (349 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wichita State has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,536 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wichita State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (146 steals/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,656 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

UAB has averaged 7.2 steals per game (340 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

UAB has averaged 6.8 steals per game (163 steals/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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