Southern Miss. Golden Eagles vs UAB Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and UAB Blazers are set to play a nonconference game on Thursday night at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. Southern Miss comes into the game
Game outlook
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and UAB Blazers are set to play a nonconference game on Thursday night at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. Southern Miss comes into the game with a 12-12 record, while UAB is looking for their first win of the season after a close loss to Vermont. UAB is currently favored to win by 13.5 points according to the betting line. Stay tuned for the Southern Miss vs. UAB prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Eagles +700 | Blazers -1,100
Spread: Golden Eagles +13.5 (-110) | Blazers -13.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UAB will win straight-up is 92%.
Southern Miss. Golden Eagles
Southern Miss started the season off strong with a 77-68 win over Bowling Green, led by standout performances from Christian Watson, Andre Curbelo, Noah Alvarez, DeAntoni Gordon, and Denijay Harris. The team showcased a solid shooting percentage of 49.2% from the field, but struggled from three-point range at just 22.7%. The Golden Eagles held Bowling Green to 40.9% shooting and 35.7% from three. They have a veteran roster with six seniors out of their eight-player rotation, including Miami transfer Christian Watson. The team's offensive power ranking is 280, averaging 69.88 points per game, while defensively they allow an average of 71.03 points per game. Southern Miss is currently 1-0 this season and will rely on key players like Curbelo, Alvarez, and Watson to continue their success. Their strengths and weaknesses in offensive and defensive statistics are outlined, highlighting areas for improvement as they look to maintain their winning record.