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Florida Atlantic Keeps Winning Streak Going Against UAB
Only one team is ranked in the American Athletic Conference, which is No. 20 Florida Atlantic (18-4,8-1), which will face UAB (14-8, 6-3). While Florida Atlantic is one of the top teams in the conference, UAB still has a chance to make things entertaining for NCAAB games today.
The Owls extended their winning streak to seven by dominating Tulsa, 102-70. Tthe Blazers lost their third conference game to SMU, keeping it close but eventually falling 72-69.
Florida Atlantic vs UAB Game Information
1. Game: Florida Atlantic (18-4) vs. UAB (14-8)
2. Location: Bartow Arena, Birmingham, AL
3. Day/Time: Thursday, Feb. 8, 9 p.m. ET
4. Florida Atlantic vs UAB Live Stream: TBS.com
Given that Florida Atlantic has won seven straight, it makes the most sense to back it in college basketball picks. However, UAB is a good team two games behind Florida Atlantic in the American standings.
Florida Atlantic vs UAB Odds and Spreads
Florida Atlantic vs UAB Betting Trends
1. Owls are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
2. Owls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
3. Over is 4-0 in Blazers last 4 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater.
4. Over is 4-0 in Blazers last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
5. Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games as an underdog.
6. Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater.
7. Owls are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
8. Under is 4-0 in Blazers last 4 games as a favorite.
Pick Against the Spread: Florida Atlantic -5½ (-110)
Florida Atlantic has easily been one of the better teams in the American. The Owls are the only ranked team in the conference, and they are one of 12 teams that have not been dropped from the AP Top 25 all season, making them one of the best teams in the nation.
On top of that, Florida Atlantic is a half-game back from being tied with South Florida for the lead in the conference while being on a seven-game winning streak. However, with all that, the Owls have struggled to cover college basketball spreads over the last 10 games. Florida Atlantic has only covered twice in the previous 10 games.
The Owls cannot cover the spread partly because of how high college basketball lines have been set. The spread in Florida Atlantic matchups was set at double-digits in six of its nine conference games, with the lowest being just seven points, before this facing UAB.
While that has complicated some things when betting ATS, it is still hard not to back Florida Atlantic. The Owls will be the better team in most games against conference opponents and are proving that during this winning streak.
Florida Atlantic vs UAB Over/Under Pick: Over 156 (-110)
Given that both teams in this matchup have split the over/under in the last 10 games, this bet does become more complicated for college basketball predictions. However, the over does seem like the best option, especially with Florida Atlantic playing.
Florida Atlantic averages 83.4 points per game this season, the second most in the conference. Against conference opponents, that number doesn’t rise much, at 83.7, but is the highest out of any team in the American.
UAB does not match up offensively, sixth in points per game (77.4), but the defense is a question mark. The Blazers allow 75.7 points per game, ranked 12th in the conference, and something Florida Atlantic will try to exploit.
Florida Atlantic vs UAB Prediction
Questions Of The Day
Will UAB win on its home court?
UAB has a record of 9-3 at home this season, with all the losses coming outside conference play.
Does Florida Atlantic have another deep run in the March Madness in it?
What made last season’s run in March Madness so special for Florida Atlantic was the surprise. The Owls won’t have that this season, which could change some things.
