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Blazers vs Bulls Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026
UAB and South Florida meet Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at the Yuengling Center on ESPNU in an AAC game that should play fast and physical. The number favors South Florida, and the total is high enough that one bad defensive quarter can blow it up.
This is a matchup where both teams can score, but the side comes down to who controls pace without giving away easy possessions.
UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls Odds
These are the current lines, and bettors should monitor updated numbers on the latest college basketball odds as tip approaches.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Blazers | +222 | +6.5 (-110) | 163.5 |
| South Florida Bulls | -288 | -6.5 (-113) | 163.5 |
UAB Blazers Betting Form
UAB’s offense is legit, and the rebounding gives them staying power even when shots aren’t perfect. That’s important as a road underdog, because it keeps you from getting run out of the gym when the other side strings together a couple threes.
The concern is whether UAB can defend without fouling and without leaking transition points. Against a high-scoring home team, the fastest way to lose +6.5 is turnovers that turn into layups, because you’re giving up points with no chance to set your defense.
For trends and splits, check the UAB Blazers stats and results.
South Florida Bulls Betting Form
South Florida’s scoring and rebounding profile is exactly what you want behind a mid-range home favorite. If they’re pushing pace and controlling the glass, they can cover because the opponent ends up defending more possessions and getting fewer clean looks in return.
The key betting read is whether the Bulls can get quality shots early in the clock without reckless turnovers. If they’re efficient, UAB is going to have to match offense for offense, and that’s tough when you’re also trying to survive on the road.
For more context, see the South Florida Bulls schedule and stats.
UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls Matchup Breakdown
This game is about pace control and shot quality. South Florida wants to turn this into a possession-heavy game where their athleticism and rebounding show up. UAB’s best chance is to be selective, avoid live-ball turnovers, and make South Florida score in the halfcourt.
The total at 163.5 is aggressive. To get there, you need sustained pace and clean shooting, or you need a foul-heavy second half. If UAB slows it even a little and forces South Florida into longer possessions, the under becomes very realistic even if both teams have decent shooting nights.
If you want a clean breakdown of how tempo, efficiency, and end-game variance shape totals, the expert betting guide is a useful reference.
UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls Predictions and Best Bets
I lean South Florida -6.5. The home scoring profile plus rebounding edge makes sense in this range, and UAB’s margin for error on the road is thinner when they’re facing a team that can score in bunches.
On the total, I lean under 163.5. The number is high, and UAB’s best game script is pace control with fewer transition chances. If South Florida doesn’t get a parade to the line, you can land under even with solid offensive efficiency.
Best Bet: South Florida Bulls -6.5
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