Who's Playing
UAB Blazers @ High Point Panthers
Current Records: UAB 2-1, High Point 3-0
How To Watch
- When: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Qubein Center -- High Point, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $31.00
What to Know
UAB has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will venture away from home to challenge the High Point Panthers at 7:00 p.m. ET at Qubein Center. The Blazers are expected to lose this one by 3.5 points, so we'll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.
Last Sunday, UAB beat SE Louisiana 82-72. The over/under was set at 153.5 points, so nice work oddsmakers; you were right on the money.
Yaxel Lendeborg was the offensive standout of the match as he went 9 for 10 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds and five assists. What's more, he also posted a 90% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Christian Coleman, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, High Point entered their tilt with NC Central on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 76-60.
UAB now has a winning record of 2-1. As for High Point, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: UAB has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 41.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like High Point struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.3. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Odds
High Point is a 3.5-point favorite against UAB, 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 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 158.5 points.
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