Southern Miss vs UAB Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a Southern Miss vs UAB prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 7th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-0 this year after they defeated Bowling Green by a score of 77-68 in their last game. Southern Miss led 43-33 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 34 points in the second half. The Golden Eagles shot 49.2% from the field, 22.7% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the win. Southern Miss made 5 three-pointers, and 12 free throws, recorded 17 assists, and won the rebounding battle by a grand total of one. Christian Watson led Southern Miss with 17 points and three assists, while Andre Curbelo added 16 points and five rebounds in the game. Southern Miss will take on South Dakota State and Montana State after this one.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 0-1 this season after they lost to Vermont by a score of 67-62 in their first game. UAB trailed 38-24 at halftime, but they did outscore Vermont 38-29 in the second half and came up just short of the comeback. The Blazers shot 38.2% from the field, 0% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the loss. UAB went 0-10 on three-pointers, made 10 free throws, recorded three assists, and won the rebounding battle by 14 in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Alejandro Vasquez added 10 points and four boards. UAB will play against SE Louisiana, Longwood, Middle Tennessee, and Prairie View A&M following this game.

Why UAB will beat Southern Miss

• UAB has won each of its last 12 Thursday games at Bartow Arena.
• Southern Miss has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Southern Miss will cover

• UAB has lost each of its last three night games at Bartow Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Southern Miss has won three of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.

Southern Miss vs UAB Prediction 

UAB comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, and they are also looking for their first made three-pointer after going 0-10 in the opener. Southern Miss didn’t play very well in the second half of their opening game, but they did get the win over Bowling Green. Despite getting the win, Southern Miss didn’t control the glass like UAB did and I think Lendenborg could have another huge game for the Blazers. I do like UAB to get the win in this matchup, but I think this is too many points for a team that failed to make any threes in their first game. Take Southern Miss and the points.