UAB Blazers (8-7) vs Tulane Green Wave (8-7)
January 7, 2025 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UAB Blazers -8.5 — Over/Under: 158
In this article, we will formulate a Tulane vs UAB prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 7th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 8-7 (2-0) this year after they defeated UTSA by a score of 92-63 in their last game. Tulane led 47-23 at halftime and added 45 more points in the second half in the blowout win. The Green Wave shot 63.5% from the field, 38.9% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Kaleb Banks led Tulane with 24 points and six rebounds, while Rowan Brumbaugh added 23 points and six assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Green Wave defeated Charlotte by a score of 83-68 and a non-D-1 team by a score of 99-56. Tulane has won three games in a row and four of their last five, but they did lose the five games before that. Tulane has scored 76.7 points per game and they have allowed 66.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Kaleb Banks is averaging 18.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, while Rowan Brumbaugh is averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game this season. Tulane is shooting 43.8% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this year.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers are 8-7 (1-1) this season after they defeated Tulsa by a score of 83-51 in their last game. UAB led 42-22 at halftime and added 41 more points in the second half for the 22-point win. The Blazers shot 49.3% from the field, 31.8% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Alejandro Vasquez led UAB with 27 points and four rebounds, while Christian Coleman added 14 points and 13 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blazers lost to North Texas by a score of 78-75 but did beat Alcorn State by a score of 91-74 before that. UAB has won three of their last four games, but they have only won back-to-back games once since early November. UAB has scored 85.1 points per game and they have allowed 74.9 points per game, while also averaging 41.3 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 15.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Christian Coleman is averaging 12.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. UAB is shooting 46.9% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 32.6% on three-pointers this season.
Why UAB will beat Tulane
- Tulane has lost eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
- UAB has won each of its last four night games at Bartow Arena.
- Tulane has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
Why Tulane will beat UAB
- Tulane has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tulane has won the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulane’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of UAB’s last four night games at Bartow Arena have produced a total of 161+ points.
Tulane vs UAB Prediction
Tulane comes into this matchup looking to start conference play with a 3-0 record and they have scored 92 and 83 points in their last two victories. The Green Wave have won four of their last five games and while they are only shooting 43.8% from the field, they are scoring over 76 points per game. UAB has won three of their last four games, but they do have a conference loss to North Texas by three points. The Blazers are scoring over 85 points per game, but their defense is allowing nearly 75 points per game this year. UAB has scored at least 83 points in four of their last five games and with both teams having no issues scoring the basketball, I think we will see plenty of points in this one. Take the over here.