UAB vs Tulsa Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Tulsa prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 12-8 (5-2) this year after they lost to Memphis by a score of 100-77 in their last game. UAB trailed 52-39 at halftime and allowed 48 more points in the second half in the loss. The Blazers shot 38.5% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Efrem Johnson led UAB with 21 points and four assists, while Bradley Ezewiro added 19 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blazers defeated UTSA by a score of 81-78 and South Florida by a score of 92-83. UAB has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the American standings. UAB has scored 84.4 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points per game, while also averaging 40.9 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 16.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Christian Coleman is averaging 12.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. UAB is shooting 46.6% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 9-11 (3-4) this season after they defeated Wichita State by a score of 84-77 in their last game. Tulsa led 42-41 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Golden Hurricane shot 58.8% from the field, 61.9% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Jared Garcia led Tulsa with 22 points and four rebounds, while Dwon Odom added 17 points and 10 assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Hurricane lost to East Carolina by a score of 85-76 and South Florida by a score of 63-56. Tulsa has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for eighth in the AAC standings. Tulsa has scored 74.4 points per game and they have allowed 73.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Dwon Odom is averaging 13.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, while Jared Garcia is averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season. Tulsa is shooting 43% from the field, 66.8% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why UAB will beat Tulsa

• UAB has won each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulsa has lost 23 of its last 25 Wednesday games against Conference opponents.
• Tulsa has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.

UAB vs Tulsa Prediction 

UAB comes into this matchup with a 5-2 conference record and they are near the top of the conference standings, but they are coming off of a blowout loss and will be on the road here. The Blazers are shooting 46.6% from the field and they are scoring over 84 points per game this year. UAB does struggle defensively, as they are allowing 76.5 points per game. Tulsa has lost two of their last three games and they are shooting just 43% from the field. The Golden Hurricane also has some poor defensive numbers on the season, but they have allowed 63 points in two of their last four games. UAB already has an 83-51 win over Tulsa earlier this season and I think they are going to win pretty easily once again here, despite their defensive issues.