Tulsa vs UAB Preview, Prediction & Betting Picks 11/2/2024

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will take on the UAB Blazers on November 2, 2024, with the Golden Hurricane coming in as 3.5 point underdogs according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The total of 58.5 points has seen the majority of bets leaning towards the over, with 88% of bettors predicting a high-scoring game. This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory. Continue reading for our breakdown and our best bet for Tulsa vs UAB.

Can Tulsa Rally For Second Straight AAC Win?

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane has by no means had a good season. They are 3-5 overall and just 1-3 in American Athletic Conference play. But the Golden Hurricane did get a win in its last outing, a 46-45 slugfest against the UTSA Roadrunners. In this game, Tulsa is looking for a second win in a row against a conference opponent. But they will have to be much more effective on defense than they were against UTSA if they want to maximize their chances of that taking place.

UAB Still Searching For First FBS Win

UAB opened this season with a blowout win over FCS Alcorn State. Since then, the Blazers have lost six games in a row, as they are winless against FBS competition this season. That includes four straight losses to conference opponents to open their season in the AAC, as the question becomes whether UAB can find a way to turn things around and make this a respectable season. With the Blazers giving up 40 or more points in three of their last four games, defense will be the focal point for them just as it is for Tulsa in this game.

Tulsa vs UAB Best Bet

Both teams in this Tulsa vs UAB matchup have bad defenses and have struggled to win games because of that. As a result, we will go with the over as our best bet for this game, rather than backing either side to do enough on defense to come away with a win. Look for plenty of scoring to take place in this matchup from Birmingham.

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