The UAB Blazers host Florida International on Saturday, looking to build on their 16-14 mark against the 6-24 Golden Panthers in college basketball betting action at Bartow Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, UAB sat as -11.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Florida International Golden Panthers vs UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UAB Blazers currently sport a 16-14 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 10-15 ATS. The Florida International Golden Panthers are 6-24 and 9-14 ATS. Betting totals have seen the UAB Blazers produce a 10-15 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Florida International Golden Panthers have gone 16-7 against the totals betting line.
The Blazers - Golden Panthers odds would favor the Blazers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UAB is rated No. 157 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Florida International is at No. 224.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Florida International is ranked No. 215 in NCAA basketball at 33.8 per game. Contrast that with UAB's No. 137 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UAB is the No. 226-ranked team in the country at 6.17 per game, while Florida International rates No. 237 at 5.77 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eric Nottage scored 28 points for Florida International on Thursday, but the Blue Raiders managed a 70-67 victory over the Golden Panthers at Murphy Center.
The battle between the Blazers and Owls didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Florida Atlantic was handed a 79-59 defeat on Thursday at Bartow Arena.