Wichita State vs UAB Prediction 2/27/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Wichita State vs UAB prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 27th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 17-10 (7-7) this year after they defeated Tulane by a score of 78-67 in their last game. Wichita State trailed 31-29 at halftime, but they scored 49 points in the second half for the win. The Shockers shot 50% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Xavier Bell led Wichita State with 23 points and three rebounds, while Corey Washington added 19 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Shockers defeated Florida Atlantic by a score of 75-68 and Memphis by a score of 84-79. Wichita State has won six games in a row and they are currently seventh in the AAC standings with a 7-7 record. Wichita State has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.7 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 15.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Corey Washington is averaging 13.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 45.3% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 30.7% on three-pointers this season. 

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 18-9 (11-3) this season after they defeated Temple by a score of 80-64 in their last game. UAB led 41-32 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half to secure the win. The Blazers shot 43.7% from the field, 36.4% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Bradley Ezewiro led UAB with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Ja’Borri McGhee added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blazers defeated Rice by a score of 90-89 and South Florida by a score of 85-78. UAB has won six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for second in the AAC standings with an 11-3 record. UAB has scored 83.6 points per game and they have allowed 75.9 points per game, while also averaging 40.7 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game this year. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Christian Coleman is averaging 11.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. UAB is shooting 46.5% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Wichita State will beat UAB

• Wichita State has won each of its last six games.
• Wichita State has won the first half in four of its last five night games against the American Athletic Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wichita State’s last seven night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Five of UAB’s last six road night games against the American Athletic Conference have produced a total of 157+ points.

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Wichita State vs UAB Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup playing very well over the last few weeks, but Wichita State will be at home for this game. The Shockers have won six games in a row and they have scored at least 75 points in four of their last five. Wichita State is shooting 45.3% from the field this year and they are 3-0 in their last three home games. UAB has won six of their last seven games and they have scored at least 75 points in four straight. The Blazers are scoring over 83 points per game this year and they are 4-2 in their last six road games. This should be a very good matchup, but I am siding with Wichita State, as they have been very strong on the defensive end of the court recently.