In this article we will formulate a UAB vs South Florida prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd 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 12-7 (3-3) this season after they lost to Tulsa by a score of 99-77 in their last game. UAB trailed 46-37 at halftime and they allowed 53 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Blazers shot 44% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. KyeRon Lindsay-Martin led UAB with 15 points and six rebounds, while Chance Westry added 14 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, UAB defeated Tulane by a score of 82-69 and East Carolina by a score of 87-85. The Blazers have scored 83.1 points per game with 41.4 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.0 points against per game this season. Chance Westry is averaging 14.9 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Jacob Meyer is averaging 14.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Blazers. UAB is shooting 45.3% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 29.7% on three pointers this season.
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls are 11-7 (3-2) this year after they lost to Wichita State in overtime by a score of 86-85 in their last game. South Florida trailed 37-36 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Bulls shot 39% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Joseph Pinion led USF with 21 points and four rebounds, while Josh Omojafo added 17 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, South Florida defeated East Carolina by a score of 82-71 and Tulsa by a score of 93-78. The Bulls have scored 90.2 points per game with 42.9 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.6 points against per game this season. Izaiyah Nelson is averaging 15.7 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, while Wes Enis is averaging 14.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Bulls. South Florida is shooting 43.9% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won each of its last 14 Thursday games at Bartow Arena.
- South Florida has lost four of its last five games after coming off overtime.
- UAB has won the first half in six of its last seven night games.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- The road team has won each of UAB’s last six games.
- UAB has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents at Bartow Arena.
- The road team has won the first half in each of UAB’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Florida’s last 15 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
- Ten of UAB’s last 12 night games have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.5%).
- UAB ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (66.4).
- South Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (21.2).
- South Florida ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.9).
UAB vs South Florida Prediction
South Florida comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored at least 82 points in four of their last five. The Bulls are shooting 44% from the field, but they are allowing nearly 80 points against per game. UAB has split their last four games and they just allowed 99 points to Tulsa last time out. The Blazers are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in three of their last five. This should be a higher scoring game, but I am going to take South Florida on the road, as they have an elite offensive attack.