Sunday’s game at Bartow Arena has the UAB Blazers (6-6) matching up with the Alcorn State Braves (0-12) at 3:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 82-70 victory, as our model heavily favors UAB.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State is projected to cover the spread (21.5) against UAB. The two sides are expected to come in below 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 -4545, Alcorn State +1400

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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 put together a 3-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Alcorn State is 6-5-0. The Blazers have hit the over in seven games, while Braves games have gone over five times. The two teams put up 144.1 points per game combined, 11.4 less than this matchup’s total.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers average 85.6 points per game (21st in college basketball) while giving up 76.8 per outing (309th in college basketball). They have a +106 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.8 points per game.
• UAB is 14th in the nation at 38.3 rebounds per game. That’s 6.4 more than the 31.9 its opponents average.
• 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 (99th in college basketball), while allowing 89.6 points per 100 possessions (153rd in college basketball).
• UAB has had fewer turnovers than its opponents 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 a -281 scoring differential, falling short by 23.4 points per game. They’re putting up 58.5 points per game, 362nd in college basketball, and are giving up 81.9 per contest to rank 353rd in college basketball.
• Alcorn State is 277th in the country at 31 rebounds per game. That’s 4.4 fewer than the 35.4 its opponents average.
• Alcorn State hits 5.9 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball) while shooting 31.8% from beyond the arc (264th 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 committed 13.6 turnovers per game (320th in college basketball), 2.7 more than the 10.9 it forces (268th in college basketball).

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