UAB Blazers and UTSA Roadrunners Set to Compete for Fifth Straight Win, Spread Favors Roadrunners
The UAB Blazers are going for their fifth consecutive win when they face the UTSA Roadrunners on Tuesday night at the UTSA Convocation Center. UAB is 8-2 in its last 10 games
Game outlook
The UAB Blazers are going for their fifth consecutive win when they face the UTSA Roadrunners on Tuesday night at the UTSA Convocation Center. UAB is 8-2 in its last 10 games against UTSA and are currently 5.5-point betting favorites. They are coming off a 90-85 win over UNC Ashville, while the Roadrunners most recently won 103-89 against Prairie View as four-point favorites. Tip off is at 9 PM. ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blazers -210 | Roadrunners +170
Spread: Blazers -5.5 (-110) | Roadrunners +5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 159 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UAB will win straight-up is 68%.
UAB Blazers
UAB currently has a four-game winning streak and is aiming to extend their record with a conference win over the Roadrunners. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers with 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Eric Gaines and Javian Davis added 20 and 16 points respectively. UAB has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 77.6 points per game, and will need to improve this if they want to maintain their streak.
Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Analysis
After a three-game losing streak, UTSA Roadrunners snapped their losing streak with a win over the Panthers in their last game. The team has an average of 77.5 points per game, with a power ranking of 165 and #98 for offense and #335 for defense. Led by Jordan Ivy-Curry, who recorded 22 points and eight assists, the Roadrunners are hoping to keep the momentum going with a win over the Blazers,with average of 41.72% of their field goals, 69.83% of their free throws, and 34.14% of their three-pointers. Additionally, they are averaging 40.62 rebounds, 14.46 offensive assists, and 11.62 turnovers per game. The defensive team yields an average of 43.16% of field goals, 69.33% of free throws, 33.10% of three pointers, 39.62 defensive rebounds, 14.31 defensive assists, and 9.69 turnovers per game.