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Tulane Green Wave vs UAB Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Bartow Arena — Birmingham, AL

Article updated Jan 7, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The American Conference matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and UAB Blazers will take place at Bartow Arena this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. This game marks the first meeting

Game outlook

The American Conference matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and UAB Blazers will take place at Bartow Arena this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. This game marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with UAB having won both matchups last year. UAB is currently the betting favorite at -8.5, with the line remaining unchanged. Will the Blazers continue their winning streak against Tulane, or will the Green Wave seek revenge in this anticipated matchup?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Green Wave +305 | Blazers -398

Spread: Green Wave +8.5 (-110) | Blazers -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UAB will win straight-up is 80%.

Tulane Green Wave

The Green Wave basketball team has had a strong start to conference play, winning three games in a row thanks to their solid defense. They have been able to hold opponents to under 70 points in four of their last five games, with impressive statistics in field goal and three-pointer defense. Offensively, Tulane has been scoring well, averaging over 80 points in four of their last five games. With star player Kaleb Banks leading the team in scoring, the Green Wave are averaging 76.7 points per game. With a power ranking of 34, Tulane is ranked 187 in offense and 84 in defense, with a record of 8-7 for the season. They will look to continue their winning streak and improve their offensive and defensive rankings in upcoming games.

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UAB Blazers Analysis

The UAB Blazers recently secured their first conference victory of the 2025 season with a dominant 83-51 win over Tulsa at home. Known for their uptempo style and efficient offense, the Blazers have been consistently scoring over 80 points in their recent games, averaging 87.4 points per game at home and leading the conference with 85.1 points per game overall. However, their defense has been their Achilles heel, allowing an average of 74.9 points per game and struggling when opponents score more than 75 points. Despite their offensive prowess, the Blazers have faced challenges on the defensive end, allowing opponents to hit 42.4% of their field goals and 33.6% of their three-pointers. As they prepare to face Tulane, it will be crucial for UAB to tighten up their defense to secure another victory. The team's stats for offense and defense are detailed in the provided information, showcasing their strengths and areas for improvement as they continue their season.

Tulane Looks to Capitalize on UAB's Defensive Weaknesses in Road Matchup

Tulane has demonstrated strong performance on the road this season, boasting a three-game winning streak with an average of 91.3 points per game. In contrast, UAB's defense has proven to be its weakness, allowing the third-highest point total in the conference. This vulnerability presents an opportunity for Tulane to capitalize and maintain their winning streak. Additionally, Tulane's defense has held the majority of their recent opponents to under 70 points, indicating their capability to compete effectively against the Blazers. The Green Wave's defense is expected to disrupt UAB's offense, limiting their scoring opportunities and offensive rebounding. Furthermore, Tulane is adept at forcing turnovers. Based on these factors, it is reasonable to anticipate that Tulane will outperform expectations and cover the spread in this upcoming matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Green Wave vs Blazers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Green Wave vs Blazers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tulane Green Wave+295 → +303Moved
  • Moneyline · UAB Blazers-375 → -380Moved
  • Spread · Tulane Green Wave+8.5 (-110) → +8 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UAB Blazers-8.5 (-110) → -8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over158 (-110) → 156.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under158 (-110) → 156.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Tulane Green Wave
18-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UAB Blazers
20-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-07T06:15:24.460Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-25UAB Blazers 78 · Tulane Green Wave 67
  • 2024-01-17Tulane Green Wave 69 · UAB Blazers 83
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UAB Blazers defeated Tulane Green Wave 81-69

UAB Blazers defeated Tulane Green Wave 81-69 on January 7, 2025, a 12-point decision in the series. UAB Blazers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tulane Green Wave +8 (-110) spread, UAB Blazers covered, while the 150 combined points finished under the recorded total of 156.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · UAB Blazers -8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 158 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · UAB Blazers -8.5 (-110)Win
  • WAXHITS Spread · Tulane Green Wave +8.5 (-110)Loss