Match Analysis: UAB Blazers vs Alabama St Hornets – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-12
- Time: 12:30 AM UTC
- Location: Bartow Arena, Birmingham, AL
Game Overview
UAB Blazers host Alabama St Hornets in an early-season non-conference basketball matchup. UAB shows a strong home offensive performance, while Alabama St is the underdog with poor recent form.
Key Factors to Consider
- UAB is coming off a mixed start (1-1), averaging 88 points per game with strong rebounding and assists suggesting good team cohesion. Alabama St is 0-1, struggling offensively and heavily outmatched.
- Limited recent direct matchups, but historical trends heavily favor UAB due to stronger program caliber and home court advantage.
- No significant injury reports available for either team, both teams expected to field full lineups.
- UAB benefits from playing at home in Bartow Arena, known for strong fan support and atmosphere that can pressure visiting teams. The game being non-conference may reduce motivational variance but UAB likely wants to assert dominance early.
- UAB motivated to build momentum early in season, 100% public betting share indicates strong confidence from bettors. Alabama St faces long odds, likely less motivated due to underdog status.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | UAB Blazers -4500; Alabama St Hornets +1300 | UAB Blazers | β β β β β 92% |
| Spread | UAB Blazers -17.5 -110; Alabama St Hornets +17.5 -110 | UAB Blazers -17.5 | β β β β β 85% |
| Over/under | Over 162.5 -112; Under 162.5 -112 | Under 162.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | UAB Blazers -8% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 162.5 33% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 162.5 at 33% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 36.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
UAB Blazers to win outright (moneyline), cover the -17.5 spread, and game total to go under 162.5 points.
Predicted Score: UAB Blazers 85 – Alabama St Hornets 65