UTSA Roadrunners vs UAB Blazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Looking to win big? The Roadrunners and Blazers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 162.5 points, and UAB is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. UTSA.
UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +11.5
This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Blazers.
- Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will UTSA Come Through as Road Underdogs?
UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
The Roadrunners dropped to 6-9 on the season after a 72-57 loss to North Texas on Saturday. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, UTSA couldn’t cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.
UTSA struggled early, trailing 40-18 at halftime, but they showed improvement in the 2nd half, outscoring North Texas 39-32.
In their last game, the UTSA Roadrunners managed just 57 points, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 31.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-19, and were perfect from the free-throw line, making all 13 attempts.
Atin Wright led the way with 22 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 62.5% from beyond the arc. Tai’Reon Joseph added 19 points, hitting 60% of his threes. The Roadrunners had just 4 offensive rebounds and 11 assists in the game.
UTSA’s defense held their opponent to 72 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 41%, with the opposing team making 13 of 31 shots.
From beyond the arc, UTSA allowed 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted all their free throws. UTSA gave up just 4 offensive rebounds.
Can UAB Grab a Win at Home?
UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games
UAB improved to 10-7 on the season with a 92-83 road win over South Florida on Wednesday. The Blazers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.
UAB jumped out to a 47-27 lead at halftime but allowed 56 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, the Blazers held on for the win.
UAB’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 55.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 61.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 13 attempts. They also connected on 18 of 25 free throws, good for 72%.
Jayden Reid led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Christian Coleman added 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting. Tony Toney was also hot from three, making 4 of 6 attempts. UAB dished out 25 assists as a team and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.
UAB’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Blazers allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 36 tries.
From beyond the arc, UAB’s opponent shot 34%, going 8/23 from three-point range. The Blazers also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 attempts, shooting 57%. UAB gave up 7 offensive rebounds.