| MATCHUP | Florida Atlantic Owls | UAB Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-6 | 10-6 |
| Where | Bartow Arena, Birmingham, AL | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The FAU Owls and the UAB Blazers meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Bartow Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a FAU Owls vs. UAB Blazers prediction.
FAU Owls Recap
The FAU Owls come into this game looking to rebound from a 69-66 loss at the hands of Tulane last time out to sit at 9-6 this season. After this game, FAU will head home for a game against Memphis.
Owls Drop 3 Of Last 4
Devin Vanterpool leads the Owls in scoring and rebounding with 16.4 PPG and 6.5 RPG along with 2.5 APG while Kanaan Carlyle has 14.3 PPG with 4 RPG and 3.3 APG to lead the Owls in assists. Isaiah Elohim has 11.4 PPG with 3.9 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for FAU so far this season and Xander Pintelon has 8.3 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Devin Williams has 7.4 PPG with 4.9 RPG as well on the year. As a team, FAU is averaging 83.6 PPG on 47.1% shooting from the field, 35.7% from three and 74.2% from the foul line so far this season.
UAB Blazers Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this game looking to add on to their 109-106 win over USF last time out to sit at 10-5 this season. After this game, UAB will head on the road for a game against East Carolina.
Blazers Win 7 Of Last 10
Chance Westry leads the Blazers in scoring and assists with 15.7 PPG and 4.4 APG along with 3.6 RPG while Jacob Meyer has 14.2 PPG with 4.2 RPG. Ahmad Robinson has 12.3 PPG with 3.2 RPG and 3.8 APG while KyeRon Lindsay-Martin has 10.6 PPG with 6.6 RPG. Daniel Rivera has 11.6 PPG with 6.9 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for UAB so far this season while Evan Chatman has 8.5 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to lead UAB in rebounding. As a team, UAB is averaging 84.1 PPG on 45.8% shooting from the field, 29.3% from three and 69.9% from the foul line this season.
Florida Atlantic Owls @ UAB Blazers Betting Trends: January 7, 2026
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won 13 of its last 14 night games at Bartow Arena.
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last six games at Bartow Arena.
- UAB has won the first half in each of its last six games at Bartow Arena.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won 15 of its last 17 Wednesday games.
- Florida Atlantic has won the first half in six of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Florida Atlantic’s last six games have produced a total of 163+ points.
- Fourteen of the last 17 games between Florida Atlantic and UAB have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.6%).
- UAB ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.1).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.9).
FAU Owls vs. UAB Blazers Prediction
I’m on UAB here. I just haven’t loved what I’ve seen from FAU on the road, and UAB is still a solid option at home and I don’t mind laying the short number with them here. Give me UAB in this one.