Arkansas State Red Wolves vs UAB Blazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Looking to win big? The Red Wolves and Blazers face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159 points, with UAB being favored by -3.5 over Arkansas State.
ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UAB Blazers -3.5
This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Blazers.
- Not only will UAB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are the Red Wolves Ready for a Win at Birmingham?
Arkansas State improved to 7-3 on the season with an 83-79 win over UT Arlington on Thursday. The Red Wolves were -7.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.
After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Arkansas State turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Mavericks 48-40 to secure the win.
Arkansas State put up 83 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, but they made up for it by hitting 31 of 42 free throws, good for 73.8%.
The Red Wolves also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Taryn Todd led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Jaden Wells added 19 points, hitting 5 threes. Diante Smith was efficient, shooting 75% overall and 60% from deep, finishing with 15 points in 22 minutes.
Arkansas State’s defense gave up 79 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field. They were 17/34 on two-point attempts, hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, the opponents shot 6/23, making 26% of their attempts. Arkansas State also sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 73% rate. The Red Wolves allowed 16 offensive rebounds.
Can UAB Pull Off a Home Win?
UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games
UAB improved to 4-5 on the season with a dominant 95-66 win over Prairie View A&M on Friday. The Blazers, who were -25 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.
Leading 39-29 at halftime, UAB pulled away by scoring 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 161 fell short of the 172 O/U line.
UAB’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 95 points with a 55.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 63.9%, thanks in part to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Blazers shot 63.2%, making 24 of 38 two-point attempts, and they added 17 free throws on 70.8% shooting. UAB also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the win.
Despite UAB’s defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent to 66 points. The Blazers allowed 34 field goals on 55% shooting, including 24 two-pointers at a 63% clip.
From beyond the arc, UAB’s defense gave up 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, shooting 70%. UAB allowed 14 offensive rebounds.