Utah Valley Wolverines vs UAB Blazers 3/28/2023 Odds, Predictions and Previews
NIT – Semifinal
In Las Vegas, Nevada, the Orleans Arena will witness a thrilling NIT semifinal showdown between the Utah Valley Wolverines and the UAB Blazers on Tuesday. The Wolverines secured their spot in the semis after a 74-68 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the quarterfinals last Wednesday, thanks to the outstanding performances of Trey Woodbury and Justin Harmon, who each scored 17 points.
Le’Tre Darthard is the top scorer for Utah Valley, averaging 13.9 points per game, followed by Aziz Bandaogo, who leads the team in rebounds with 10.1 rebounds per game. Trey Woodbury is the team’s primary playmaker with an average of 4.6 assists per game. Utah Valley boasts four players who score in double figures, with an average scoring of 76.9 points per game.
- The Utah Valley Wolverines are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
- Utah Valley is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Conference USA.
- The Wolverines are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in March.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs UAB Blazers 3/28/2023 Odds, Predictions and Previews
In the opposite corner, the UAB Blazers will take on the Utah Valley Wolverines in the NIT semifinals at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday. The Blazers advanced to the semis after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores 67-59 in a solid performance led by Jordan Walker, who scored 21 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, and Trey Jemison, who contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. UAB has been on an impressive run, winning 11 of their last 12 games, with their only loss coming from the FAU in the Conference-USA tournament.
Jordan Walker is the top scorer for the Blazers with an average of 22.6 points per game, ranking him second in the nation. Eric Gaines is the second-leading scorer and top assist maker with averages of 11.6 points and 4.6 assists per game. Trey Jemison is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.4 rebounds per game. UAB is averaging an impressive 81.4 points per game, showcasing their offensive prowess.
- UAB is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played in March.
- The Blazers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Tuesday.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of UAB’s last 17 home games played on a Tuesday.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs UAB Blazers. The NCAAB pick for this game is the UAB Blazers. In the NIT semifinals on Tuesday, the UAB Blazers are expected to dominate the Utah Valley Wolverines and advance to the championship game. The best bet for this game is the UNDER. UAB has been strong defensively, holding their last six postseason opponents to an average of 64.2 points per game, and only 59.3 points per game in their last three games. The UNDER has also hit in five of UAB’s last six games and in seven of Utah Valley’s last 10 games. Utah Valley’s defense is also solid, allowing only 67.6 points per game and holding their opponents to 38.7% shooting, which ranks sixth in the nation. The prediction: UAB will win 67-63.
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Bartow Arena, AL
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
TV: ESP2
NCAAB Odds: UAB Blazers -3.5
NCAAB Totals: 151.5
