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Game time: December 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: The Super Pit — Denton, TX

Article updated Dec 31, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The UAB Blazers will be looking to secure their first road win of the season as they face the North Texas Mean Green on Tuesday night at The Super Pit. The Blazers, with a

Game outlook

The UAB Blazers will be looking to secure their first road win of the season as they face the North Texas Mean Green on Tuesday night at The Super Pit. The Blazers, with a 20-12 record, are coming off a strong victory over Alcorn, while the Mean Green, at 9-3, defeated Houston Christian in their last game. UAB has a positive track record against North Texas in their previous matchups. The Mean Green are currently the betting favorites, opening at -5. Stay tuned for the UAB Blazers vs. North Texas Mean Green prediction to see which team comes out on top.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blazers +188 | Eagles -228

Spread: Blazers +5 (-110) | Eagles -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that North Texas will win straight-up is 70%.

UAB Blazers

The UAB Blazers experienced a bounce-back in form with wins over Alabama A&M and Alcorn State, following a loss to Arkansas State. However, they have failed to cover the spread in two of their last three games. Heading into their next game, the Blazers will look to maintain their momentum and secure a third consecutive victory. UAB averages 86 points per game and recently scored 91 points in their last match, with Keionte Cornelius leading the team with 22 points. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt contributed 14 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Marcus Tankersley added 10 points and two rebounds. Defensively, UAB has struggled, conceding an average of 76.5 points per game. They will need to improve defensively to secure another win. With a current power ranking of 84, the Blazers are ranked 22nd in offense and 309th in defense. They have a 7-6 record for the season and have been posting mixed results against the spread. Those looking for NCAAB predictions can find the best picks available. UAB's offensive statistics include shooting 46.81% from the field and 73.33% from the free-throw line, as well as making 31.08% of their three-point attempts. Defensively, they allow opponents to make 42.88% of field goals and 77.35% of free throws, with a three-point shooting percentage of 32.49%. The Blazers also average 41.83 rebounds, 15.92 offensive assists, and 11.50 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, they average 35.33 defensive rebounds, 13.00 defensive assists, and 13.00 turnovers per game.

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North Texas Eagles Analysis

The North Texas Mean Green have rebounded from a two-game losing streak with three straight wins, although they have not covered the spread in their last two games. They will aim to continue their winning streak in their upcoming game on Tuesday. North Texas averages 67.9 points per game and has strong defensive stats, giving up 56.5 points per game. In their last game, they scored 62 points, with Johnathan Massie leading the team with 14 points. Moulaye Sissoko contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Atin Wright added nine points. The Mean Green have a power ranking of 63 and excel defensively but struggle offensively, ranking 319th in scoring. They will need to maintain their defensive prowess and improve their offensive performance to secure a victory. Check out the latest betting opportunities and sports betting promos for this exciting matchup.

North Texas Mean Green poised for victory over struggling Blazers

The North Texas Mean Green team has shown impressive performance with seven consecutive victories at home, whilst the Blazers have managed to win three of their last five games. North Texas holds a statistical advantage in the upcoming game, as they have displayed strong shooting abilities by making over 53 percent of their shots in their recent three games, whereas the Blazers shot 45 percent. Additionally, North Texas has excelled in rebounding, securing more than nine offensive rebounds per home game, which creates additional scoring opportunities. Their ability to limit turnovers and average over eight steals per game positions them favorably in the turnover battle. Conversely, the Blazers have struggled defensively, allowing more than 80 points per game on the road. Considering these factors, it is advisable to support the North Texas team to cover the spread.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UAB Blazers+188 → +210Moved
  • Moneyline · North Texas Eagles-228 → -253Moved
  • Spread · UAB Blazers+5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · North Texas Eagles-5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UAB Blazers
20-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
North Texas Eagles
19-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T11:16:05.214Z). 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

  • 2024-02-18North Texas Eagles 62 · UAB Blazers 71
  • 2024-01-31UAB Blazers 82 · North Texas Eagles 79
Final result

Matchup pick recap

North Texas Eagles defeated UAB Blazers 78-75

North Texas Eagles defeated UAB Blazers 78-75 on December 31, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. North Texas Eagles' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 47-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded UAB Blazers +6 (-110) spread, UAB Blazers covered, while the 153 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · UAB Blazers +5.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 140.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · UAB Blazers +5.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 140.5 (-110)Win