UAB Vs Louisiana Tech: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 13, 2023

The UAB Blazers (12-5, 3-3 C-USA) will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (10-7, 3-3 C-USA) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Thomas Assembly Center. The contest airs on STAD. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Blazers’ (-173 to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Bulldogs (+140).

This article uses lines updated as of January 14, 2023 at 1:49 PM ET. Browse all the up-to-date odds for this game in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

UAB Vs Louisiana Tech Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Louisiana Tech (+3.5)
Total Pick Under (155)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

UAB Vs Louisiana Tech Stat Rankings

UAB Avg. (Rank) Louisiana Tech Avg. (Rank)
86.1 (2nd) Points Scored 76.5 (79th)
72.2 (258th) Points Allowed 68.4 (158th)
39.5 (5th) Rebounds 32.8 (244th)
12.7 (11th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (167th)
7.3 (197th) 3pt Made 8.8 (58th)
16.5 (27th) Assists 14.3 (111th)
13.2 (266th) Turnovers 13.8 (295th)

UAB Vs Louisiana Tech Betting Trends

  • The Blazers are 5-10-1 against the spread this season.
  • As 3.5-point favorites or more, UAB is 5-9 against the spread.
  • This year, 13 of the Blazers’ 16 games have gone over the point total.
  • UAB and its opponent have broken the 155-point mark eight times this season.
  • Blazers games have had an average of 158.2 points this season, 3.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Louisiana Tech’s record against the spread is 8-6-0.
  • The Bulldogs are 4-2 as 3.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • There have been 13 UAB’s games (out of 16) that hit the over this season.
  • Bulldogs games have had over 155 points seven times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 10.1 points higher than the average scoring total for Louisiana Tech’s games of 144.9.

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UAB Impact Players

  • Jordan Walker leads the Blazers with 23.8 points per game (third in the country) and 4.3 assists, while also putting up 2.5 rebounds.
  • KJ Buffen puts up 11 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • Eric Gaines is tops on his squad in assists per contest (4.7), and also registers 11.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. Defensively, he delivers 1.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • Trey Jemison leads his squad in rebounds per game (8.1), and also averages 8.1 points and 0.7 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.6 steals and 1.9 blocked shots.
  • Ledarrius Brewer is averaging 9.1 points, 1.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game.

Louisiana Tech Impact Players

  • Isaiah Crawford is the Bulldogs’ top rebounder (4.9 per game), and he posts 13.4 points and 2.5 assists.
  • The Bulldogs receive 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Keaston Willis.
  • Jordan Crawford gives the Bulldogs 5.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He also posts 1.4 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Kenny Hunter is posting 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.2 assists per contest, making 67.6% of his shots from the floor.
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