Who's Playing

Florida International @ UAB

Current Records: Florida International 10-5; UAB 13-4

What to Know

The UAB Blazers will be returning home after a two-game road trip. UAB and the Florida International Panthers will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday at Bartow Arena. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The Blazers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 85-80 to the Rice Owls. This was hardly the result UAB or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 10.5 points over Rice heading into this contest.

Meanwhile, the matchup between Florida International and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Florida International falling 84-71 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

This next game looks promising for UAB, who are favored by a full 16 points. There could be an interesting gambling play in this one, as they have done quite well against the spread at home this season while the Panthers have struggled against the spread on the road.

The Blazers found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 93-68 punch to the gut against Florida International when the teams previously met two seasons ago. Maybe UAB will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bartow Arena -- Birmingham, Alabama
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $39.00

Odds

The Blazers are a big 16-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 16-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

UAB have won four out of their last seven games against Florida International.

  • Jan 16, 2020 - Florida International 93 vs. UAB 68
  • Jan 05, 2019 - UAB 84 vs. Florida International 65
  • Jan 06, 2018 - UAB 75 vs. Florida International 64
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Florida International 68 vs. UAB 56
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Florida International 94 vs. UAB 85
  • Mar 03, 2016 - UAB 77 vs. Florida International 60
  • Feb 04, 2016 - UAB 74 vs. Florida International 69