Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles visit UAB Blazers in NCAA College Basketball Betting

The UAB Blazers will look to improve on a 13-8 record on Saturday when they host the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Bartow Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the UAB Blazers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -16.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs UAB Blazers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The UAB Blazers bring a 13-8 record (6-10 ATS) to this tilt against the 6-14 Golden Eagles, who are 9-7 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed UAB go 8-8 so far and the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles go 6-9-1.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UAB Blazers rated this week at No. 190 and the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles sitting at No. 243.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UAB's No. 147-ranked scoring average of 74.24 PPG, against a Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles defense rated No. 112 and allowing 70.55 PPG. The UAB Blazers FG% has averaged 47.05% to date this season, more than the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles shooters have managed so far (39.94% per game).