Florida Atlantic (9-7) vs UAB (9-7)
Game Info: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena)
Betting Odds: Florida Atlantic -3 -- Over/Under: 162.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The UAB Blazers are visiting the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday, January 12th at the CU Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UAB Blazers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction. We will examine:
The Florida Atlantic Owls' recent form and player performance
The UAB Blazers' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UAB Blazers
Recent betting trends in games played between UAB Blazers and Florida Atlantic Owls
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UAB Blazers vs Florida Atlantic Owls game
Florida Atlantic Owls Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls have a 9-7 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the AAC. Florida Atlantic is coming off a 75-64 win over Charlotte. The Owls are 7-8 against the spread, and 9-6 in over/under while playing having a 3-2 home record.
Offensively, Florida Atlantic is averaging 82.3 points per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 77.4 points per game (319th). The Owls shoot 46.7% from the field (105th) and 34.9% from beyond the arc (128th). The Owls shoot 69.7% from the free throw line (245th) and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game (174th).
Kaleb Grenn leads Florida Atlantic scoring this season, with an average of 11.9 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Tre Caroll adds 11.9 points and 4.6 rebounds.
UAB Blazers Preview
The UAB Blazers have a 9-7 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the AAC. UAB is coming off an 81-69 win over Tulane. The Blazers are 7-8 against the spread, and 9-6 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record.
Offensively, UAB is averaging 84.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.6 points per game (271st). The Blazers shoot 46.9% from the field (88th) and 32.8% from beyond the arc (232nd). The Blazers shoot 76.1% from the free-throw line (54th) and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game (16th).
Yaxel Lendeborg leads UAB in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points and a team-high 10.1 rebounds, while Christian Coleman adds 11.9 points and 7.4 rebounds.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won each of its last 12 day games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
- UAB has lost each of its last four away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Florida Atlantic has won the first half in each of its last nine games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won seven of its last eight games against the American Athletic Conference.
- UAB has won the first half in each of its last nine games against the American Athletic Conference.
UAB Blazers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction
UAB is 6-4 in their last 10 meetings against Florida Atlantic and is 7-3 against the spread. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, UAB won 76-73 in overtime at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. In this UAB Blazers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, Florida Atlantic is coming as -3 home favorites. Both teams have been very good offensively this season, ranking in the top 50 of the nation, with 167.1 points per game combined. They are also bottom-100 defensively, so I expect a lot of points in this game. Take the over.
Nikos’s Pick Over 162.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
