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The UAB Blazers are off to a brilliant 8-2 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, sixth in the Conference USA, and are coming off a win against the South Carolina Gamecocks (84-70) in their previous outing. They will now take on the Southern Jaguars, who are on a disappointing 4-7 start to the season, third in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and on a two-game losing streak.
They faced a defeat against the Youngstown State Penguins (85-81) in their last outing. The Blazers will host this game at the Bartow Arena on Sunday (December 18) where they will look to secure their ninth win of the season.
UAB Blazers vs Southern Jaguars: Betting Odds
The Blazers have started the season with eight wins and only two losses. They suffered losses against teams like the Toledo Rockets (93-85) and the West Virginia Mountaineers (81-70). They have an excellent 6-0 record at home, which they would like to make it 7-0 tonight. Tony Toney is questionable for tonight's game due to an undisclosed reason.
The Blazers are one of the best offensive teams in the league. They are averaging a massive 87.5 points per game, which ranks 6th in the league. Their defense is not bad either as they are conceding 69.5 points, which ranks 202nd.
The Southern Jaguars have struggled to find any kind of momentum so far this season. They have four wins but seven losses already. The wins have come against the California Golden Bears (74-66), the Loyola Greyhounds (76-58), the Champion Baptist College Tigers (112-52), and the LSU-Alexandria Generals (98-76). The team is averaging a decent 75.0 points per game while conceding 73.7 points.
UAB Blazers vs Southern Jaguars: Match Details
Fixture: Southern Jaguars @ UAB Blazers
Date & Time: Sunday, December 18, 04:30 p.m ET
Venue: Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama
UAB Blazers vs Southern Jaguars: Prediction
The Blazers' four of the last five games at home have crossed the total mark against teams that have winning records of less than .400. They have not crossed the total in six of their last eight games at home against a team with a losing record.
The two teams have only met twice before in the league where UAB came out as winners on both occasions. Their offense and defense is better compared to the Jaguars and also the recent form. The Blazers are also hosting a game that gives them an advantage.
Final Prediction: Total Over 156.5 (-110)
