Southern Miss vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NIT, Mar. 14

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  • UAB (25-9) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Southern Miss (25-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (25-7) visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers (25-9) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Birmingham.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Southern Miss vs. UAB Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Southern Miss vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Miss+8.5 -110O 155.5 -110+360
UAB -8.5 -110U 155.5 -110-500

Southern Miss vs UAB Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UAB will win this NIT Tournament game with 68.1% confidence.

Southern Miss vs UAB Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Southern Miss has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+27.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 23 away games (+11.35 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Southern Miss have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Southern Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 43 games (+7.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 47 games (+17.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games at home (+13.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 26% ROI)

Southern Miss Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Miss has gone 18-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.95 Units / 18.68% ROI).

  • 22-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +27.2 Units / 26.19% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has gone 14-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.75 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 21-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -0.7% ROI
  • 22-11 when betting the Over for +9.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 11-22 when betting the Under for -13.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Southern Miss Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss is shooting 32% from three (166/517) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Miss has averaged 75.3 points per game (1,808 points/24 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 72.3

Southern Miss has an eFG% of 52% this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 51%

Southern Miss has averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (257 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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 averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (307 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 9.6

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

UAB has averaged 82.2 points per game (1,890 points/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72.1

Southern Miss Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Miss has averaged 9.0 steals per game (215 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Southern Miss has averaged 9.0 steals per game (215 steals/24 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Southern Miss has 215 steals this season — 3rd most among Sunbelt Teams

Southern Miss has averaged 6.6 steals per game (379 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UAB has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

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


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