A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away UAB Blazers taking on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the UAB Blazers before tip-off in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
UAB Blazers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 18-6 and 7-9 ATS Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will face the 21-4 UAB Blazers, who own a 12-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 10-6 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the UAB Blazers are 10-11.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs rated this week at No. 122 and the UAB Blazers sitting at No. 41.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UAB is ranked No. 48 in NCAA basketball at 39.16 per game. Contrast that with Louisiana Tech's No. 53 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Louisiana Tech is the No. 131-ranked team in the country at 7.04 per game, while UAB rates No. 110 at 7.36 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blazers got 17 points from Chris Cokley as UAB ran past Southern Miss 80-77 on Thursday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Louisiana Tech earned a 73-63 victory over Middle Tennessee on Thursday, getting 18 points from Erik McCree at Thomas Assembly Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UAB at Middle Tennessee, Sunday, February 21st
Louisiana Tech at Texas-San Antonio, Thursday, February 18th