The Blazers and Aztecs are set to face off at 1:45 ET on TNT. The Aztecs will host the game at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with San Diego State being favored by -6.5 over UAB.

UAB BLAZERS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UAB Blazers +6.5

This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 1:45 ET on Friday, March 22nd.

WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Aztecs.
  • Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like UAB at +6.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will UAB Find a Way to Win on the Road?

In today’s game against San Diego State, UAB comes in with a 20-11 overall record. They have a road record of 8-6 and are 15-5 this season. As UAB enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 21-12-1. Over their last five games, they have a perfect 5-0 record vs. the spread.

UAB’s games have, on average, featured 152.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 19-15-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.5 points so far. When analyzing the Blazers’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 154 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

UAB’s offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Temple. They achieved a 49.2% field goal percentage and went 15/22 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Yaxel Lendenborg, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 13.9, while Eric Gaines also maintains a PPG average of 12.3 leading up to the game.

Currently, the Blazers’ defense holds the 256th rank in the nation, allowing 74.8 points per game. UAB’s three-point defense is currently 192nd in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.4% of their shots vs. UAB.

Can San Diego State Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Aztecs have a record of 22-9 heading into today’s game against UAB. When playing away from home, San Diego State is 9-8 this year while they are 14-2 at home. Before today’s game, San Diego State has a 14-19 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 1-4 vs. the spread.

San Diego State’s games have, on average, featured 142 points per game leading to an over/under record of 18-15-0. Their average over/under line is currently 140.7 points so far. The Aztecs have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 142 points per game.

San Diego State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 61 points against New Mexico. In that game, they made 4/20 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 35.7%. In terms of offense, the Aztecs have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 246th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 343rd in percentage and 227th in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the San Diego State defense has excelled, sitting 44th in the nation by allowing 66.7 points per game. In today’s game, the San Diego State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 68 points.