Florida Atlantic Owls Set to Face UAB Blazers in Highly Anticipated Thursday Showdown

Game outlook

In a highly anticipated game on Thursday, the Florida Atlantic Owls will face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 p.m. ET. Florida Atlantic comes into the game with an impressive 18-4 overall record, with a 3-2 record on the road. They recently secured a dominant 102-70 victory over Tulsa. With an 8-1 record in the American Athletic Conference, the Owls are currently in second place, trailing South Florida by half a game. UAB, on the other hand, holds a 14-8 overall record and has a 9-3 record at home. They suffered a close 72-69 loss to SMU in their most recent game. In the AAC standings, UAB sits in third place with a 10-7 record, trailing Florida Atlantic by 2.5 games. The two teams previously met on January 14, with Florida Atlantic emerging victorious with a score of 86-73. In that game, the Owls dominated the first half, outscoring the Blazers 43-24. Despite a strong second-half rally by UAB, Florida Atlantic managed to secure the win. The Owls showcased impressive offensive performance, shooting 48.5 percent overall and controlling the rebounding battle with a 45-37 advantage. As of now, Florida Atlantic is the favored team with the opening line set at -4.5. There have been no movements in the betting line since it was initially set.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls -219 | Blazers +180

Spread: Owls -4.5 (-110) | Blazers +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida Atlantic will win straight-up is 69%.