UAB looks to cover the Blazers-Bulldogs point spread this week and improve its overall 2-2 mark when they host LA Tech in Week 6 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the UAB Blazers sat as 13.5-point underdog, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
Odds Shark college football prediction models picked a 33-26 result in favor of the Bulldogs on Saturday. Check the matchup report for any updates or pick revisions before kickoff. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
LA Tech Bulldogs vs UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Betting fans of the UAB Blazers have seen them go 2-2 and 3-1 ATS so far this season, while the LA Tech Bulldogs are at 3-2 and 3-2 ATS. In over under totals betting, the LA Tech Bulldogs are 2-3, while the UAB Blazers are 2-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and UAB vs LA Tech injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 73-rated UAB Blazers and the No. 35-rated LA Tech Bulldogs in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the UAB Blazers No. 35-ranked offense (35.5 PPG) against a LA Tech Bulldogs defense that ranks No. 75 at 27.2 PPG. The UAB Blazers passing attack has averaged 189.75 yards per game, less than the LA Tech Bulldogs give up through the air (228.8 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the LA Tech Bulldogs own the league's No. 59-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 147 yards per game when on the road. UAB, on the other hand, rates No. 43 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, LA Tech's aerial attack generated 317 yards and the Bulldogs came away with a 34-16 victory over South Alabama at Joe Aillet Stadium.
In UAB's last outing, A.J. Erdely threw for 321 yards in a losing cause against the Mean Green, 46-43 at Apogee Stadium.
- Louisiana Tech is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Louisiana Tech's last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Louisiana Tech's last 10 games on the road
- Alabama-Birmingham is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Alabama-Birmingham's last 9 games
- Alabama-Birmingham is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
LA Tech home to Southern Miss, Saturday, October 21st
UAB home to Middle Tennessee, Saturday, October 14th
