Tuesday’s contest that pits the UAB Blazers (8-7, 1-1 AAC) versus the Tulane Green Wave (8-7, 2-0 AAC) at Bartow Arena has a projected final score of 78-74 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of UAB, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on January 7.

According to our computer prediction, Tulane projects to cover the 8.5-point spread in its matchup against UAB. The over/under is currently listed at 157.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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UAB vs. Tulane Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Bartow Arena
• Line: UAB -8.5
• Point total: 157.5
• Moneyline (to win): UAB -400, Tulane +300

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UAB vs. Tulane Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UAB 78, Tulane 74

Spread & Total Prediction for UAB vs. Tulane

• Pick ATS: Tulane (+8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (157.5)

UAB has compiled a 5-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Tulane is 7-6-0. A total of nine out of the Blazers’ games this season have hit the over, and four of the Green Wave’s games have gone over. The two teams score 161.8 points per game, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s total. UAB is 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 games, while Tulane has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers’ +152 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 10.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 85.1 points per game (20th in college basketball) while allowing 74.9 per contest (274th in college basketball).
• UAB wins the rebound battle by 7.0 boards on average. It records 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 13th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.7 per contest.
• UAB knocks down 6.9 three-pointers per game (262nd in college basketball) at a 32.6% rate (238th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make while shooting 33.7% from deep.
• The Blazers rank 74th in college basketball with 101.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 151st in college basketball defensively with 89.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• UAB has committed 11.1 turnovers per game (140th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.9 (181st in college basketball).

Tulane Performance Insights

• The Green Wave have a +146 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.8 points per game. They’re putting up 76.7 points per game, 151st in college basketball, and are giving up 66.9 per outing to rank 73rd in college basketball.
• Tulane wins the rebound battle by 1.8 boards on average. It collects 34.1 rebounds per game, 119th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.3.
• Tulane hits 8.3 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball) at a 33.8% rate (184th in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 its opponents make, shooting 29.6% from deep.
• Tulane has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.4 per game, committing 10.5 (87th in college basketball) while forcing 11.9 (181st in college basketball).

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