Thursday’s contest between the Wichita State Shockers (17-10, 7-7 AAC) and UAB Blazers (18-9, 11-3 AAC) squaring off at Charles Koch Arena has a projected final score of 77-76 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Wichita State, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 9:00 PM ET on February 27.

Based on our computer prediction, UAB is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) against Wichita State. The two teams are expected to fall short of the 155.5 over/under.

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Wichita State vs. UAB Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPNU
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• Where: Wichita, Kansas
• Venue: Charles Koch Arena
• Line: Wichita State -1.5
• Point total: 155.5
• Moneyline (to win): Wichita State -118, UAB -102

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Wichita State vs. UAB Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Wichita State 77, UAB 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Wichita State vs. UAB

• Pick ATS: UAB (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (155.5)

Wichita State is 13-13-0 against the spread this season compared to UAB’s 12-14-0 ATS record. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Shockers are 11-15-0 and the Blazers are 15-11-0. The two teams score 158.4 points per game, 2.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Wichita State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. UAB has gone 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Wichita State Performance Insights

• The Shockers outscore opponents by two points per game (scoring 74.8 points per game to rank 152nd in college basketball while giving up 72.8 per contest to rank 207th in college basketball) and have a +55 scoring differential overall.
• Wichita State comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.4 boards. It is grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (38th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.7 per contest.
• Wichita State hits 5.2 three-pointers per game (356th in college basketball), 3.4 fewer than its opponents (8.6).
• The Shockers average 94.4 points per 100 possessions on offense (217th in college basketball), and give up 91.9 points per 100 possessions (147th in college basketball).
• Wichita State has committed 11.2 turnovers per game (179th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.4 (275th in college basketball).

UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers have a +206 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.7 points per game. They’re putting up 83.6 points per game, 12th in college basketball, and are giving up 75.9 per contest to rank 294th in college basketball.
• UAB wins the rebound battle by 6.8 boards on average. It records 36.9 rebounds per game, 10th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.1.
• UAB connects on 6.7 three-pointers per game (293rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.5 on average.
• UAB forces 10.6 turnovers per game (262nd in college basketball) while committing 10 (62nd in college basketball).

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