UAB vs Drake Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 5

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  • Drake is a -2.5 point favorite vs UAB
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • UAB / Drake TV channel: ESPN+

The UAB Blazers visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Dec. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Des Moines, IA.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The UAB vs. Drake Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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UAB vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UAB+2.5 -110O 146.5 -110120
Drake -2.5 -110U 146.5 -110-145

UAB vs Drake Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UAB will win this college basketball game with 55.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UAB vs Drake Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+12.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 away games (+7.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+2.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games (+12.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+11.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 20.69% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -24.05 Units / -17.39% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -3.51% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB is shooting 26% from three (45/172) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (712 assists/ 442 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UAB has averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,081 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

UAB has scored 3,622 points since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among AAC Teams

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (58/202) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

UAB has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (581 points/485 shots) this season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

UAB allowed 75.7 points per game (2,498 points/33 games) last season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.5

UAB forced 11.5 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB is shooting 26% from three (45/172) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

UAB has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (712 assists/ 442 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UAB has averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,081 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

UAB has scored 3,622 points since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among AAC Teams

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (58/202) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

UAB has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (581 points/485 shots) this season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

UAB allowed 75.7 points per game (2,498 points/33 games) last season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.5

UAB forced 11.5 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9


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