UAB vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Picks and Predictions
by Steve Beck | Mar 11, 2022
UAB vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Picks & Predictions
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (23-9, 13-5 C-USA) are 6.5-point underdogs as they look to extend a 16-game home win streak when they square off against the UAB Blazers (25-7, 14-4 C-USA) on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Ford Center at The Star. The matchup airs at 3:00 PM ET. Find more below on the UAB vs. Middle Tennessee betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The point total is 137.5 in the matchup.
UAB vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Line
UAB vs Middle Tennessee Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| UAB |
-6.5 |
– |
– |
137.5 |
-112 |
-108 |
-298 |
236 |
UAB vs. Middle Tennessee Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, March 11, 2022
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Frisco, Texas
Computer Predictions for UAB vs. Middle Tennessee
Computer picks for Blazers vs Blue Raiders
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Middle Tennessee (+6.5)
|
Under (137.5)
|
Middle Tennessee 70 UAB 67
|
UAB vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Trends
UAB is 19-12-1 against the spread this year.
So far this season, the Blazers have been installed as favorites by a 6.5-point margin or more 23 times and are 14-9 ATS in those contests.
UAB’s games this year have gone over the total in 21 out of 32 opportunities (65.6%).
UAB Leaders
The Blazers points and assists leader is Jordan Walker. He puts up 19.5 points per game and contributes five assists.
UAB is led in rebounds by Trey Jemison’s 7.5 per game.
Walker hits 3.4 treys per game to lead the Blazers.
UAB’s steals leader is Quan Jackson, who averages 2.3 per game. Jemison leads the team averaging 1.5 blocks a contest.
UAB Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.9 |
40 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.1 |
54 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.1 |
36 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29 |
56 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.1 |
269 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.2 |
340 |
Middle Tennessee vs. UAB Betting Trends
Middle Tennessee has 23 wins in 32 games against the spread this season.
Against the spread as 6.5-point underdogs or more, the Blue Raiders are 4-3.
Out of 32 Middle Tennessee games so far this year, 15 have gone over the total.
Middle Tennessee Leaders
Josh Jefferson outpaced his teammates on the Blue Raiders scoring front by putting up 14.7 points per game. He adds 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game this season.
The Middle Tennessee leaders in rebounds and assists are DeAndre Dishman (4.8 rebounds per game) and Donovan Sims (2.6 assists per game).
Jefferson makes more threes per game than any other member of the Blue Raiders, cashing in 2.4 treys per game.
Nobody on Middle Tennessee grabs more steals than Eli Lawrence (1.4 per game) or blocks more shots than Teafale Lenard (1.3 per game).
Middle Tennessee Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.7 |
134 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.8 |
94 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.3 |
157 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.1 |
101 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
125 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.3 |
316 |
Betting Tips for UAB vs. Middle Tennessee
After taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Middle Tennessee (+6.5). Our computer picks see the scoring going under the total of 137.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Middle Tennessee 70, UAB 67 when all is said and done.
