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North Texas vs UAB Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

UAB (21-11) vs. North Texas (24-7)
March 15, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Texas -3.5; Over/Under: 135.5
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The UAB Blazers and North Texas Mean Green meet Saturday in the college basketball AAC Semifinal at the Dickies Arena. Here’s a North Texas vs UAB Prediction. This article will include a North Texas vs UAB Pick.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers recently played Memphis, FAU, Tulane, and East Carolina. UAB has won 14 of its last 18 games.


The UAB Blazers are averaging 83 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.1 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Alejandro Vasquez is averaging 11.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Christian Coleman is the third double-digit scorer and Ja’Borri McGhee is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UAB Blazers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The UAB Blazers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green recently played FAU, Wichita State, Charlotte, Temple, and Tulsa. North Texas is 8-1 since February 8.

The North Texas Mean Green are averaging 68.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 59.3 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Atin Wright is averaging 15 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 12.3 points and 1.3 assists. Jasper Floyd is grabbing 2.7 rebounds and Johnathan Massie is dishing 0.9 assists. The North Texas Mean Green are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The North Texas Mean Green are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.

Why the North Texas Mean Green will win

  • North Texas has won eight of its last nine games.
  • UAB has lost three of its last four day games played at neutral venues.

Why the UAB Blazers will win

  • UAB has won nine of its last 10 Conference Tournament games.
  • North Texas has lost four of its last five day games played at neutral venues.
  • UAB has won the first half in 20 of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of UAB’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
  • Fifteen of North Texas’ last 16 day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • North Texas ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.1).
  • North Texas ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (60.3).
  • UAB ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (65.7).
  • UAB ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.5).

North Texas vs UAB Injury Report

Neither North Texas nor UAB have a player listed on its injury report.

North Texas vs UAB Prediction

North Texas has had the better season and should be favored, but the value is with UAB and the points. UAB is one of the best scoring teams in the country and that could be even more of a factor after both teams played yesterday. The two meetings this season also came down to the wire, as North Texas won by three points in December, while UAB won by three points in early February. Three of the last four games between UAB and North Texas have been decided by three points. Give me UAB and the bucket.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: UAB +3.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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