Alabama A&M vs UAB Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate an Alabama A&M vs UAB prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are 4-6 this year after they lost to Chattanooga by a score of 85-63 in their last game. Alabama A&M trailed 40-26 at halftime and allowed 45 more points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 43.6% from the field, 52.4% on three-pointers, and 30.8% on free throws in the game. AC Bryant led Alabama A&M with 19 points and four steals in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs lost to Lipscomb by a score of 82-44 and IU Indy by a score of 88-83. Alabama A&M has scored 78.0 points per game and they have allowed 78.5 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Chad Moodie is averaging 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game, while Alabama A&M is shooting 42.9% from the field, 64.4% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this year. Alabama A&M will meet Samford after this game.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 5-6 this season after they lost to Arkansas State in overtime by a score of 98-89 in their last game. UAB led 53-28 at halftime, but they allowed 56 points in the second half and eventually lost in overtime. The Blazers shot 41.3% from the field, 32.3% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 22 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blazers defeated Prairie View by a score of 95-66 but did lose to Middle Tennessee by a score of 76-69 before that. UAB has scored 84.6 points per game and they have allowed 77.6 points per game, while also averaging 41 rebounds and 16 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while UAB is shooting 47.2% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this year. UAB will face Alcorn State and North Texas following this one.

Why UAB will beat Alabama A&M

• UAB has won each of its last 11 Wednesday night home games against non-conference opponents.
• Alabama A&M has lost 37 of its last 41 games against non-conference opponents.
• Alabama A&M has lost the first half in 30 of its last 34 games against non-conference opponents.

Alabama A&M vs UAB Prediction 

Alabama A&M comes into this matchup trying to snap their three-game losing streak, but they have allowed 82+ points in four of their last five games. The Bulldogs are only shooting 42.9% from the field and have lost by 20+ points in three games already this year. UAB has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have also struggled on defense, as they have allowed 84 points or more in four of their last six. Take the over here.