UAB Blazers vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Looking to win big? The Blazers and Panthers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157.5 points, and High Point is favored by -3 at home against UAB.
UAB BLAZERS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: High Point Panthers -3
This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Blazers Pull Off a Road Win?
UAB picked up an 82-72 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday, November 10th. Playing at home, the Blazers were heavy favorites, entering the game as 22-point favorites. While they secured the win, they didn’t cover the spread.
UAB led 37-36 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 45-36. The total points for the game ended at 154, exactly matching the over/under line.
UAB put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point shots and went 6/18 from three, connecting at a 33.3% rate. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, shooting 63.6%.
Yaxel Lendeborg led the way, going 9/10 from the field and 2/2 from three, finishing with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 7 assists, while Jeremy Elyzee contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. Christian Coleman also grabbed 12 boards, and UAB collected 13 offensive rebounds as a team, dishing out 16 assists.
UAB’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blazers allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.
Inside the arc, UAB’s defense gave up 25 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 56% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. The Blazers also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 14, shooting 63%.
Will High Point Live Up to Expectations at Home?
High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games
High Point picked up a 76-60 win over North Carolina Central on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. The Panthers were -16.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.
High Point took control early, leading 39-21 at halftime. However, they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 158.5.
High Point’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 76 points on 50.9% shooting from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes (6/15) and hit 84.2% from the free-throw line (16/19). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, with a 55.3% success rate on two-point attempts (21/38).
Kezza Giffa led the way, shooting 71.4% overall (10/14) and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 26 points and 4 assists. Po’Boigh King added 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Juslin Bodo Bodo contributed 11 points and grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds.
Even though High Point allowed 60 points, they gave up a 50% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 27 of 53 shots. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From three-point range, High Point’s defense saw their opponent connect on 6 of 15 attempts, a 40% success rate. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 shots, shooting 84%.