| MATCHUP | Wichita State Shockers | UAB Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-5 | 9-4 |
| Spread | +3.5 -105 | -3.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-112) | Under 150.5 (-108) |
| Where | Bartow Arena, Birmingham, AL | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
The Wichita State Shockers and the UAB Blazers meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Bartow Arena in Birmingham. Here’s a Wichita State vs UAB prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Wichita State 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.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Shockers got off to a 4-1 run this year, taking out UNC Asheville, Prairie View, Loyola Chicago and Milwaukee in that time. After losses to Saint Mary’s, Colorado State and Western Kentucky, Wichita State has since been on a 4-1 run. The wins in that time were over Mount Marty, Northern Iowa, Wofford and Eastern Kentucky, giving the Shockers an 8-5 record this year.
In the Eastern Kentucky game on December 21, the Shockers jumped out to a dominant 44-18 edge by the break. Wichita State scored another 44 points from there, resulting in an 88-57 win in the end. Karon Boyd led the team with his 22 points, four rebounds and three assists. Will Berg doubled up with 14 points and 12 rebounds in 15 minutes of work in the win as well.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
Over on the Blazers’ side, they opened the year on a 6-2 run. The wins in that time were versus Mississippi Valley State, High Point, Rhodes, South Alabama, Southern Illinois and UTEP. Since then it’s been a 3-2 run with wins over Drake, Cleveland State and UNC Asheville alongside losses to Middle Tennessee and Troy otherwise. That gives the Blazers a 9-4 record through 13 games this year.
Matched up against UNC Asheville on December 21, the Blazers entered the second half with a 42-26 edge. UAB hit a 30-21 run the rest of the way and took the win 72-47 in dominant fashion. KyeRon Lindsay topped the team with 24 points and eight boards while Evan Chatman chipped in nine points with five rebounds and two assists in the victory effort.
Wichita State Shockers @ UAB Blazers Betting Trends: December 31, 2025
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won nine of its last 10 games against the American Conference at Bartow Arena.
Why the Wichita State Shockers will win
- Wichita State has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UAB has lost three of its last four day games against the American Conference.
Wichita State vs UAB Prediction
I’ll stick with UAB. The Blazers had a nice all-around effort in their win over a middling UNC Asheville team, shooting 44.4 percent from the field with a 36-28 rebounding edge, a 46-26 advantage in the paint and just five turnovers. UAB has been scoring quite well lately; during their current 3-1 stretch, they’ve posted 72 or more points in each game. The lone blemish was a one-point loss to Troy.
As for Wichita State, they rolled right past Eastern Kentucky in their last game with 50.7 percent shooting, 47 rebounds, 26 team assists and just six turnovers. The free throws (8-of-14 for 57.1 percent) could have been better, though. That said, Wichita State is 4-1 in their last five games with 74 or more points in each of those wins.