Sunday’s game 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.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State should cover the spread, which currently sits at 21.5. The two teams are projected 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 a 3-8-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Alcorn State, who is 6-5-0 ATS. The Blazers are 7-4-0 and the Braves are 5-6-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 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 contest (309th in college basketball). They have a +106 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.8 points per game.
• UAB wins the rebound battle by 6.4 boards on average. It records 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.9 per contest.
• UAB knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (296th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.5 on average.
• The Blazers record 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 been outscored by 23.4 points per game (posting 58.5 points per game, 362nd in college basketball, while conceding 81.9 per contest, 353rd in college basketball) and have a -281 scoring differential.
• The 31.0 rebounds per game Alcorn State accumulates rank 277th in college basketball, 4.4 fewer than the 35.4 its opponents collect.
• Alcorn State makes 5.9 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball) at a 31.8% rate (264th in college basketball), compared to the 11.3 per outing its opponents make, shooting 36.9% from deep.
• Alcorn State loses the turnover battle by 2.7 per game, committing 13.6 (320th in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.9.

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