The UAB Blazers (10-5, 2-0 AAC) and the FAU Owls (12-4, 2-1) meet Saturday at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Fla. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the UAB vs. FAU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Blazers have picked up 6 straight wins since Dec. 13, including 2 in conference play, but UAB is 0-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in league games, and it is 1-6-1 ATS in the past 8 games. The Under has cashed in the past 2 conference tilts, too.
The Owls eked out an 85-84 win at Tulane on Thursday, as Alijah Martin hit 2 free throws with 0.4 seconds left to escape New Orleans with a win. Still, FAU is just 2-2 SU and 0-4 ATS in the past 4 outings. The Under is 3-1 in that stretch.
FAU is No. 25 in the .