Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on UTSA Convocation Center Saturday as the UTSA Roadrunners look to beat the odds vs the UAB Blazers in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UTSA Roadrunners were listed as 7-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
UAB Blazers vs UTSA Roadrunners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UTSA Roadrunners bring a 9-13 record (7-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 14-9 Blazers, who are 7-11 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed UTSA go 5-9-1 so far and the UAB Blazers go 8-10.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UTSA Roadrunners rated this week at No. 307 and the UAB Blazers sitting at No. 109.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature UTSA's No. 16-rated squad against UAB's No. 119-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, UTSA rates No. 251 in the country with 5.09 per game, while their foes tonight, the UAB Blazers rank No. 219 nationally with 6.22 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Hakeem Baxter scored 12 points in a futile effort to lead the Blazers to a win (they lost 63-59 to UTEP at Don Haskins Center on Thursday).
The Roadrunners got 21 points from Jeff Beverly, but it was Middle Tennessee that prevailed in a 69-59 final on Thursday at UTSA Convocation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UAB home to Charlotte, Thursday, February 9th
UTSA at Southern Mississippi, Thursday, February 9th