Sunday’s contest between the UAB Blazers (6-6) and Alcorn State Braves (0-12) at Bartow Arena has a projected final score of 82-70 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UAB, so expect a one-sided matchup. The game will tip off at 3:00 PM ET on December 22.

According to our computer prediction, Alcorn State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 21.5. The two teams are projected to fall short of the 155.5 over/under.

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UAB vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Bartow Arena
• Line: UAB -21.5
• Point total: 155.5
• Moneyline (to win): UAB -5882, Alcorn State +1600

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UAB vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UAB 82, Alcorn State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for UAB vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+21.5)
• Pick OU: Under (155.5)

UAB has a 3-8-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Alcorn State, who is 6-5-0 ATS. The Blazers have gone over the point total in seven games, while Braves games have gone over five times. The teams score 144.1 points per game combined, 11.4 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers have a +106 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.8 points per game. They’re putting up 85.6 points per game to rank 21st in college basketball and are allowing 76.8 per contest to rank 309th in college basketball.
• UAB wins the rebound battle by 6.4 boards on average. It records 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.9 per contest.
• UAB connects on 6.5 three-pointers per game (296th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 31.1% from deep while its opponents hit 32.5% from long range.
• The Blazers put up 99.9 points per 100 possessions (98th in college basketball), while giving up 89.6 points per 100 possessions (153rd in college basketball).
• UAB has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 11.3 per game (160th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.7 (144th in college basketball).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves have been outscored by 23.4 points per game (posting 58.5 points per game, 362nd in college basketball, while giving up 81.9 per outing, 353rd in college basketball) and have a -281 scoring differential.
• The 31 rebounds per game Alcorn State accumulates rank 277th in the nation, 4.4 fewer than the 35.4 its opponents collect.
• Alcorn State hits 5.9 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball) while shooting 31.8% from beyond the arc (263rd in college basketball). It is making 5.4 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 11.3 per game at 36.9%.
• Alcorn State has lost the turnover battle by 2.7 per game, committing 13.6 (320th in college basketball) while forcing 10.9 (268th in college basketball).

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