Two streaking teams meet when the Wichita State Shockers (17-10, 7-7 AAC) host the UAB Blazers (18-9, 11-3 AAC) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET. The Shockers are 1.5-point favorites and put their six-game win streak on the line against the Blazers, who have won three straight. The point total is 155.5 in the matchup.
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Wichita State Cover -1.5 vs UAB -105
Wichita State vs. UAB betting lines
- Wichita State moneyline odds to win: -114
- UAB moneyline odds to win: -106
- Spread: Wichita State (-1.5)
- Total: 155.5
Wichita State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Wichita State has done a better job covering the spread in away games (5-4-0) than it has at home (6-8-0).
- The Shockers have gone over the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in six of 14 home matchups (42.9%). In away games, they have hit the over in five of nine games (55.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Wichita State has taken eight of 11 games at home, good for a .727 winning percentage. It has won one of three games away from home (.333) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Shockers have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 70.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.5 points fewer than the 74.8 they’ve scored this season.
- Wichita State’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has given up 68.4 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 72.8 points per game its opponents average this season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Shockers are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (4.6 compared to 5.2 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30.1% compared to 30.7% season-long).
Wichita State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-13-1 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-10-1 (As Favorite: 5-10-1; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-15-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-5 (Home: 8-3; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-5 (Home: 2-1; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (150th in nation) | 43.1 (137th) | 35.1 (38th) | 30.7 (154th) | 12.3 (274th) | 11.2 (179th) |
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UAB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, UAB has been better at home (8-7-0) than on the road (4-4-0).
- Blazers games have finished above the over/under 46.7% of the time at home (seven of 15), and 62.5% of the time on the road (five of eight).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Blazers are putting up 81.8 points per game, 1.8 fewer points than their season average (83.6).
- While UAB is allowing 75.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 78.1 points per contest.
- Over their past 10 games, the Blazers are sinking 6.4 threes per game, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (6.7). They own a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (36.4%) compared to their season average (34.2%).
UAB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-11-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 15-11-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-6 (Home: 12-3; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 (91st in nation) | 44.4 (217th) | 36.9 (11th) | 30.1 (113th) | 16.6 (28th) | 10.0 (61st) |
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