UAB vs. Tulane betting: College basketball preview for January 7

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The UAB Blazers (8-7, 1-1 AAC) are favored (by 8.5 points) to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the Tulane Green Wave (8-7, 2-0 AAC) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET. The point total is 156.5 in the matchup.

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UAB vs. Tulane betting lines

  • UAB moneyline odds to win: -394
  • Tulane moneyline odds to win: +306
  • Spread: UAB (-8.5)
  • Total: 156.5

UAB statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • UAB covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last year. UAB covered eight times in 16 games when playing at home, and it covered seven times in 12 games when playing on the road.
  • When playing at home last year, the Blazers exceed the over/under 56.2% of the time (nine of 16 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 58.3% of games (seven of 12).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, UAB won a lower percentage of its games at home (.615) compared to road games (.800).

Recent trends

  • The Blazers have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 86.0 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.9 points more than the 85.1 they’ve scored this year.
  • UAB has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 76.9 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 74.9 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
  • During their last 10 contests, the Blazers are making 0.6 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 6.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.6% compared to 32.6% season-long).

UAB betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 6-3; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.0 (91st in nation) 42.4 (139th) 37.7 (13th) 30.7 (160th) 16.3 (65th) 11.1 (140th)

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Tulane statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Tulane’s winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .529 (9-8-0). On the road, it was .400 (4-6-0).
  • In 2023-24, a higher percentage of the Green Wave’s games finished above the over/under at home (58.8%, 10 of 17) compared to on the road (50%, five of 10).
  • Last season the Green Wave were 1-3 at home as moneyline underdogs (.250 winning percentage). Away they were 0-7 (.000).

Recent trends

  • The Green Wave are posting 77.1 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 more than their average for the season (76.7).
  • Tulane has performed worse defensively over its last 10 games, giving up 71.5 points per contest, 4.6 more points than its season average of 66.9.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Green Wave are draining 7.5 three-pointers per contest, 0.8 fewer threes than their season average (8.3). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (31.3%) compared to their season average (33.8%).

Tulane betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-9-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (243rd in nation) 37.9 (13th) 34.1 (118th) 32.3 (249th) 15.7 (94th) 10.5 (86th)
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