College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Blazers of UAB hit the hard court against the Golden Panthers of Florida International.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UAB Blazers were listed as -8.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
UAB Blazers vs Florida International Golden Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Florida International Golden Panthers are 7-8 overall and 6-4 ATS, while the UAB Blazers are 10-5 and 5-4 ATS. As for the betting totals, Florida International boasts a 5-4 on the OU, and UAB is 4-5.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 162 (Florida International) and the No. 100 (UAB) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Florida International's No. 194-ranked scoring average of 72 PPG, against a UAB Blazers defense rated No. 47 and allowing 65.73 PPG. The Florida International Golden Panthers FG% has averaged 43.72% to date this season, less than the UAB Blazers shooters have managed so far (48.97% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blazers blew out Florida Atlantic on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 75-44 win at FAU Arena.
The Golden Panthers got 16 points from Trejon Jacob, but it was Middle Tennessee that prevailed in a 71-66 final on Thursday at FIU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
UAB home to Southern Mississippi, Thursday, January 11th
Florida International at UTSA, Thursday, January 11th