UAB Blazers vs Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions
5. On Tuesday night, the undefeated Blue Raiders (3-1) will host the UAB Blazers (2-2) in a non-conference matchup at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. After a narrow win
Game outlook
5. On Tuesday night, the undefeated Blue Raiders (3-1) will host the UAB Blazers (2-2) in a non-conference matchup at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. After a narrow win over Alcorn State, UAB will look to upset the Blue Raiders and their 2-1 ATS record. The opening tip is set for 7:30 EST.
Game Info
When: Tuesday, 11/21/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Murphy Athletic Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Blazers -104 | Blue Raiders -118
Spread: Blazers +1 (-110) | Blue Raiders -1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Middle Tenn. St. will win straight-up is 54%.
UAB Blazers
The UAB Blazers have had an up-and-down start to the season. They lost a head-scratching opener against Bradley, beat Maryland as an underdog, and barely squeaked out a win against Alcorn State. Eric Gaines leads the team in scoring with 17.2 PPG, and is joined by Alejandro Vasquez (13.0 PPG) and Efram Johnson (10.8 PPG). Javian Davis (9.0 PPG, 9.3 RPG) is their top post player. The team ranks 95th overall in KenPom, 117th in offensive potency, and 88th in defensive efficiency. They play at a fast tempo, clocking in at the 34th-fastest in the country. Despite those decent rankings, they come in with a 166 power rating, currently standing at 2-2 and 2-2 ATS. The Blazers shoot 41.63% from the field (268th), 71.88% from the line (136th), and 28.99% from deep (279th). On defense, they allow 42.62% from the floor (209th), 66.67% from the line (116th), and 29.17% from 3-point range (110th).