UAB vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 12-1-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Middle Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 1st at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 4-4 this year after they defeated Louisiana by a score of 98-86 in their last game. UAB trailed 44-42 at the half, but they scored 56 points in the second half for the win. The Blazers shot 48.6% from the field, 36.4% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Alejandro Vasquez led UAB with 25 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blazers lost to Illinois State by a score of 84-83 and Longwood by a score of 89-81. UAB has scored 84.8 points per game and they have allowed 76.8 points per game, while also averaging 40 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while UAB is shooting 48.3% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 29.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 5-2 this season after they lost to Bradley by a score of 80-69 in their last game. Middle Tennessee trailed 39-37 at the half and they only scored 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Blue Raiders shot 40% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 68.8% on free throws in the game. Chris Loofe led Middle Tennessee with 15 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blue Raiders defeated South Florida by a score of 95-88 and Ohio by a score of 83-81. Middle Tennessee has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 72.4 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Jestin Porter is averaging 16.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Middle Tennessee is shooting 47.7% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this year. After this game, the Blue Raiders will take on Belmont and Cal Baptist.

Why UAB will beat Middle Tennessee

• UAB has won each of its last 12 day games at Bartow Arena.
• Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last four games at Bartow Arena.
• UAB has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Conference USA at Bartow Arena.

Why Middle Tennessee will beat UAB

• Middle Tennessee has won three of its last four day games.
• UAB has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
• Middle Tennessee has won the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UAB vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 

UAB comes into this matchup after scoring 98 points in their last game and they will be at home for this game. The Blazers have scored at least 81 points in four straight games, but they have also allowed at least 84 in three straight. Middle Tennessee has won two of their last three games and they have also been playing in high-scoring contests. Neither team is playing much defense right now and I think we are going to see 80+ out of each team, so take the over here.