In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Prairie View A&M Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, December 6th, at the Bartow Arena.
UAB Looks to Bounce Back
UAB faced off against Middle Tennessee in the last game and they scored 69 points and they ended up losing by seven points. At halftime, they were down 38-28, and they couldn’t bounce back. Yaxel Lendborg had a strong game putting up 16 points and 10 rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. UAB on the season is averaging 83 points per game while their defense is giving up 76.7 points per game. UAB on the season is ranked 53rd in the league while the defense is ranked 298th. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.6 points while shooting 56.1 percent from the field. The Blazers play Arkansas State, Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, and North Texas next.
Why UAB Will Beat Prairie View A&M
- Prairie View A&M has lost each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents.
- UAB has won 36 of its last 43 night games at Bartow Arena.
- UAB has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference at Bartow Arena.
Prairie View A&M’s Defense Has Struggled
Prairie View A&M’s defense has really struggled heading into this game and in the last couple of games, they have given at least 109 points. In the last game against Texas A&M-CC, Prairie View A&M scored 74 points, but the defense gave up 109 points. Tanahj Pettway put up 21 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. The Panthers are averaging 82.1 points while their defense is giving up 99 points per game. The offense is ranked 64th in the league while the defense is ranked 364th.
UAB vs Prairie View A&M Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Prairie View A&M is averaging 82.1 points while UAB is averaging 83 points per game. The Panthers defense is also giving up 99 points per game and they are going to have some major issues struggling here. There is going to be zero defense played by either team and this game is going to go over the total. This is a strong play.