Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the UAB Blazers try to run the Charlotte 49ers off the court at Legacy Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the UAB Blazers in this one found them listed as -5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the 49ers was expected to move the line.
Charlotte 49ers vs UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
UAB Blazers battles the Charlotte 49ers, currently sitting with a 13-16 mark (10-16-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 10-16 for the UAB Blazers and 12-14-1 for the Charlotte 49ers.
The Blazers - 49ers odds would favor the Blazers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UAB is rated No. 190 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Charlotte is at No. 235.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UAB's No. 167-ranked scoring average of 72.19 PPG, against a Charlotte 49ers defense rated No. 247 and allowing 80.45 PPG. The UAB Blazers FG% has averaged 46.5% to date this season, more than the Charlotte 49ers shooters have managed so far (44.43% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Charlotte suffered a 74-67 loss against UTEP on Saturday, getting 15 points from Andrien White in a losing effort at Don Haskins Center.
The Blazers got 14 points from Hakeem Baxter, but it was Florida International that prevailed in a 68-56 final on Saturday at Bartow Arena.