UAB Set to Face Jacksonville St. as Underdogs in Crucial Matchup, Can Blazers Overcome Historical Odds?
In an upcoming basketball matchup in Alabama, the Jacksonville St. will face off against UAB, with Jacksonville St. listed as the favorite by 5.5 points. UAB has a strong
Game outlook
In an upcoming basketball matchup in Alabama, the Jacksonville St. will face off against UAB, with Jacksonville St. listed as the favorite by 5.5 points. UAB has a strong historical record against Jacksonville St., leading the series 21-3 and winning the last four meetings between the teams. In their most recent games, UAB defeated North Texas 71-62 at home while Jacksonville St. suffered a 93-82 overtime road defeat against Tulsa. Bettors have not seen any movement in the betting line since the opening at -5.5 in favor of Jacksonville St.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Raiders +213 | Gamecocks -260
Spread: Blue Raiders +5.5 (-110) | Gamecocks -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 130.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Jacksonville St. will win straight-up is 72%.
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders
Rice suffered a tough overtime loss to Tulsa, marking their fifth defeat in the last seven games. The Owls are now 9-16 overall and stand 11th in the AAC with a 3-9 conference record. Despite leading at times, Rice struggled to maintain their advantage and ultimately fell short in overtime. Travis Evee led the team with 21 points in the loss. The Owls are averaging 73.2 points per game this season, with Evee as their top scorer at 16 points per game. Other key contributors include Mekhi Mason, Keanu Davis, Alem Huseinovic, Max Fiedler, Anthony Selden, Noah Shelby, Sam Alajiki, and Andrew Akuchie. The team is shooting 44% from the field and 33.4% from beyond the arc. Middle Tenn. St. currently has a power ranking of 278, ranking 351st in offense and 86th in defense. The Blue Raiders are shooting 40.64% from the field and 67.19% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 44.07% shooting from the field and 70.40% from the free-throw line. They rank #86 in defending three-pointers and average 35.24 defensive rebounds per game. Overall, Middle Tenn. St. has a record of 11-15 this season. 2H (52.9) | Rice timeout. Rice 79, Tulsa 79 Evee hits the floater to get to 21 points, his eighth 20-point game of the year! pic.twitter.com/yC2lNp6GIk