South Alabama vs UAB Prediction 11/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Alabama Jaguars and the UAB Blazers meet Friday in college basketball action from Bartow Arena. Here’s a South Alabama vs UAB prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best South Alabama vs UAB pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview

South Alabama opened up their season on the road versus Toledo. The Jaguars were up 39-26 at halftime and would end up winning 76-74. Leading the team was Adam Olsen with 23 points, and Peyton Law added 18 points with six boards and three rebounds. Randy Brady had 10 rebounds to top the team in rebounding. In game two versus Alcorn State, South Alabama eked out another tight win 76-70. The Jaguars got 29 points and nine boards from Peyton Law while Jayden Cooper had 22 points. Game three wasn’t much of a challenge, as South Alabama cruised past Spring Hill 99-50. The Jaguars were able to keep it going in their next pair with a tight win over Central Michigan 66-64 and a 72-62 win over Coppin State. In the win over the Eagles, the Jaguars’ Adam Olsen led the team on 25 points and three rebounds.

On Wednesday versus Jacksonville State, the Jaguars were down 31-25 by the break but came back on a 46-34 run from there on the way to a 71-65 win. Chaze Harris topped the team with 19 points and six rebounds in the victory.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

Over on the Blazers’ side, their season started out with a pretty easy matchup versus Mississippi Valley State. UAB cruised to a 106-55 blowout win in that one. Game two was versus NC State and the Blazers were beaten handily 94-70 after a 53-37 second half. Jacob Meyer led the team with 15 points and five rebounds in the loss. As for game three, UAB took another loss—this time it was 77-74 against Alabama State. The Blazers’ Chance Westry led the team this time with 25 points and two rebounds. In game four the Blazers got back in the win column with a 91-74 outcome versus High Point. UAB got 22 points, six assists and five rebounds from Chance Westry in the victory effort.

In their latest outing versus an overmatched Rhodes team, UAB cruised to a blowout 112-56 victory following 60 points in the first half and 52 more in the second. Daniel Rivera doubled up on 20 points with 15 rebounds, and Chance Westry had 21 points with six boards. KyeRon Lindsay also doubled up on 11 points and 14 rebounds in 21 minutes of work in the win.

South Alabama Jaguars @ UAB Blazers Betting Trends: November 21, 2025

Why the UAB Blazers will win

• UAB has won 11 of its last 12 night games at Bartow Arena.
• South Alabama has lost the first half in six of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

• South Alabama has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• South Alabama has won the first half in six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

South Alabama vs UAB Prediction

I’ll lean toward UAB. I could probably go either way on this one, though. The Blazers didn’t have any issues whatsoever with Rhodes in their latest win. UAB hit 49.4 percent from the field with a dominant 59-28 rebounding edge, 20 team assists, 19 steals, a 58-20 advantage on points in the paint and just eight turnovers. Overall there wasn’t much to complain about, but that’s certainly the easiest matchup UAB will have all season. The good news is that the Blazers are scoring well this year—no matter the opponent. UAB has 70 or more points in all five games so far, and 91 or more points in each of their three wins. If they can get some high-percentage shots and make it to the foul like frequently in this matchup, the Blazers should be able to keep a cover pace.

Andrew Jett's Pick: UAB Blazers -7.5