Who's Playing

Texas-El Paso @ UAB

Current Records: Texas-El Paso 7-5; UAB 10-3

What to Know

The UAB Blazers are 6-1 against the Texas-El Paso Miners since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Thursday. UAB has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Texas-El Paso at 7:30 p.m. ET Dec. 30 at Bartow Arena. The Blazers won both of their matches against the Miners last season (63-51 and 75-60) and are aiming for the same result this time around.

Everything came up roses for UAB at home against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils last week as the squad secured a 100-58 win.

Meanwhile, Texas-El Paso came up short against the Bradley Braves last Wednesday, falling 73-66.

UAB is the favorite in this one, with an expected 12.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-3), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The Blazers are now 10-3 while the Miners sit at 7-5. UAB is 6-3 after wins this year, and Texas-El Paso is 3-1 after losses.

How To Watch

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

Odds

The Blazers are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Miners, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Blazers as a 13.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

UAB have won six out of their last seven games against Texas-El Paso.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - UAB 75 vs. Texas-El Paso 60
  • Feb 05, 2021 - UAB 63 vs. Texas-El Paso 51
  • Feb 01, 2020 - UAB 69 vs. Texas-El Paso 55
  • Jan 17, 2019 - UAB 76 vs. Texas-El Paso 63
  • Jan 25, 2018 - UAB 85 vs. Texas-El Paso 78
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 63 vs. UAB 59
  • Jan 09, 2016 - UAB 87 vs. Texas-El Paso 80