Twelve-seed UAB and 5-seed San Diego State both head to Spokane to face each other on Friday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The game is at 1:45 PM ET on TNT. Can UAB cover the 6.5-point spread as neutral site underdogs? Keep reading for our UAB vs. San Diego State prediction.
The UAB Blazers are 23-11 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 20-12-1 ATS this season.
The San Diego State Aztecs are 24-10 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 13-19 ATS this season.
UAB vs. San Diego State Matchup & Betting Odds
785 UAB Blazers (+6.5) vs. 786 San Diego State Aztecs (-6.5); o/u 139.5
1:45 p.m. ET, Friday, March 22, 2024
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, WA
TV: TNT
UAB vs. San Diego State Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 79% of public bettors are currently backing UAB when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UAB Blazers Game Notes
Blazers guard Alejandro Vazquez was tremendous in his team’s 85-69 AAC Tournament championship win over Temple on Sunday. In that game, the junior from Queens, New York racked up a season-high 29 points while shooting 11 of 16 from the field and 5 of 6 from long range. He also added 2 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.
UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg was also key in his team’s victory on Sunday. The junior from Pennsauken, New Jersey logged 14 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, a block, and a steal in the victory. Lendeborg leads the Blazers in scoring this season with 13.9 points per game.
San Diego State Game Notes
Aztecs forward Jaedon LeDee was superb in his team’s 68-61 Mountain West Tournament loss to New Mexico on Saturday. In that game, the senior from Houston registered 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. He converted all 11 of his foul shots and sunk 7 of 12 shots from the field. LeDee led the Mountain West in scoring this season with 21.1 points per contest.
San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell was also a key contributor in his team’s loss on Saturday. Trammell accumulated 3 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal in the defeat. Trammell is averaging 7.8 points per game in 2024.
UAB vs. San Diego State CBB Betting Trends
UAB is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
The Blazers are 11-2 ATS as an underdog this season.
San Diego State is 11-14 ATS as a favorite this season.
San Diego State is 4-7 ATS in non-conference games this season.
UAB vs. San Diego State CBB Prediction:
There are several reasons to like UAB in this matchup. The Blazers are 7-4 ATS with the rest disadvantage and 5-0 ATS in neutral site games this season. Furthermore, UAB is 12-7-1 ATS after a win and 3-0 ATS against ranked foes this year. This might be the prime 5-12 upset pick of the tournament.
San Diego State has struggled against the number for most of the year. The Aztecs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 2-3 ATS in neutral site games this season. What’s more, San Diego State is 4-5 ATS after a loss and an NCAA-worst 0-8 ATS with the rest advantage this year. I think the Blazers are able to hang with the Aztecs and cover this game in Spokane on Friday, so I’m taking UAB and the points.