- UAB is a -18.5 point favorite vs Cleveland State
- Total (Over/Under): Total points
- Cleveland State / UAB TV channel: ESPN+
The Cleveland State Vikings visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Birmingham, AL.
UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-105).
The Cleveland State vs. UAB Over/Under is total points.
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Cleveland State vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Cleveland State vs UAB Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Cleveland State vs UAB Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Cleveland State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+4.25 Units / 26% ROI)
- Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.85 Units / 4% ROI)
- Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
UAB Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UAB have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+12.10 Units / 6% ROI)
- UAB have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
- UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+6.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.03 Units / 15% ROI)
Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cleveland State has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.55 Units / -58.42% ROI
- 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UAB has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 15.6% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.5 Units / -17.98% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cleveland State averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/35 games) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Cleveland State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (222/753) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Cleveland State has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,749 rebounds/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Cleveland State allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,551 points/1,982 shots) last season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:
UAB has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (3,491 points/2,858 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25
UAB has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/10 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3
UAB forced 11.5 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9
UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (2,169/4,863) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%
Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cleveland State averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/35 games) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Cleveland State allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (222/753) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Cleveland State has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,749 rebounds/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Cleveland State allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,551 points/1,982 shots) last season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:
UAB has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (3,491 points/2,858 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25
UAB has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/10 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3
UAB forced 11.5 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9
UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (2,169/4,863) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%
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