UAB vs South Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UAB vs South Florida

The UAB Blazers battle the South Florida Bulls, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, January 4.

Let’s go Under the 162.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. UAB and South Florida could well end up falling short and -105 can be backed.

UAB Blazers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Wichita State Shockers 75-70.

South Florida Bulls last game saw them claim a 111-50 home win over Georgia College Bobcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw UAB claim a 85-78 win over USF. The past 5 clashes between these teams have resulted in a UAB win each time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Florida	25-8	2895	2492	403	16-4	9-4	11W
UAB	20-12	2535	2361	174	9-10	11-2	1L

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UAB vs South Florida Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best UAB vs South Florida picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Under 162.5 points could be on the money for this college game. Our pick is based on a low-scoring contest and the odds of -105 looks like a value bet.

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Key UAB vs South Florida stats:

• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 UAB games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 UAB games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 UAB games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 USF games at home.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 USF games at home.

Under 162.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UAB 73 - 82 South Florida

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UAB vs South Florida Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

South Florida are regarded as having a 78% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -345. UAB are the underdogs at +270 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 163.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 163.5 at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

UAB

+270

USF

-345

Point Spread

UAB +7.5

-114

USF -7.5

-106

Total Points

Under 163.5

-110

Over 163.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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UAB Stats

South Florida Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 162.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 162.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.70 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.60 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	26-7	2824	2409	415	15-2	11-5	1L
South Florida	25-8	2895	2492	403	16-4	9-4	11W
Wichita State	22-11	2562	2324	238	15-5	7-6	1L
UAB	20-12	2535	2361	174	9-10	11-2	1L
North Texas	19-14	2341	2225	116	13-5	6-9	1L
Florida Atlantic	18-15	2596	2453	143	12-6	6-9	1L
Tulane	18-15	2389	2493	-104	10-9	8-6	1L
Charlotte	17-17	2492	2530	-38	12-7	5-10	1L
Temple	16-16	2366	2264	102	10-7	6-9	2L
Rice	13-18	2291	2311	-20	9-8	4-10	1W
Memphis	13-19	2407	2454	-47	10-8	3-11	1L
East Carolina	11-20	2217	2401	-184	7-12	4-8	2L
UTSA	5-25	2084	2422	-338	2-12	3-13	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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