Wichita State vs UAB Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wichita State vs UAB

The Wichita State Shockers face the UAB Blazers, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

UAB are on offer at a generous -137 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore Wichita State and there’s value available when it comes to these betting odds.

Wichita State Shockers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 88-57 triumph against Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

UAB Blazers won their last game, beating UNC Asheville Bulldogs at home. It was a 72-47 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UAB have won two on the spin against Wichita State. They won 72-60 at home and 80-72 on the road. The previous 3 H2H meetings have involved UAB winning two times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wichita State	22-11	2562	2324	238	15-5	7-6	1L
UAB	20-12	2535	2361	174	9-10	11-2	1L

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Wichita State vs UAB Prediction & Picks

Our Wichita State vs UAB tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The pick for this college contest is to back the home team at -137 on the Moneyline. We think that Wichita State are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Wichita State vs UAB stats:

• UAB have won 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• UAB have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• UAB have won 2 consecutive games.
• Wichita State have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Wichita State have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• UAB have won the last 2 games between these teams.

UAB Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 57.8% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

As an alternative, you could consider the spread where you can back UAB to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wichita State 71 - 73 UAB

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Wichita State vs UAB 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.

UAB are available at Moneyline odds of -154, while opponents Wichita State can be backed at +128. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 61% chance of success.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 148.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 148.5, there are odds of -105.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

WSU

+128

UAB

-154

Point Spread

WSU +2.5

-105

UAB -2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 148.5

-105

Over 148.5

-115

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Wichita State Stats

UAB Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 67.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.20 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.00 pts and allowed 68.00 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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