The UAB Blazers hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Redbird Arena against the Illinois State Redbirds.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the UAB Blazers in this one, their betting line was listed as 2.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
UAB Blazers vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois State Redbirds sport a record of 3-5 and 2-4 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the UAB Blazers have 4-3 and 2-4 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-3 for the Illinois State Redbirds and 1-5 for the UAB Blazers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Illinois State Redbirds rated this week at No. 221 and the UAB Blazers sitting at No. 87.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Illinois State's No. 234-ranked offense, averaging 66 PPG, against a Blazers defense that ranks No. 93 at 67.71 PPG. The Redbirds field goal percentage has averaged 40.43% so far, less than the Blazers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.56% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 5 games
- UAB is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- UAB is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Illinois State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Illinois State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
UAB home to Seattle, Sunday, December 13th
Illinois State at Murray State, Sunday, December 13th
