Who’s Playing
UAB @ San Francisco
Current Records: UAB 5-1; San Francisco 7-0
What to Know
The San Francisco Dons will square off against the UAB Blazers at 11:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Orleans Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
San Francisco can’t say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They beat the Towson Tigers 71-61 on Thursday.
As for UAB, they have more to be thankful for after their game against the New Mexico Lobos on Thursday. The Blazers had enough points to win and then some against New Mexico, taking their matchup 86-73. Guard Jordan Walker and center Trey Jemison were among the main playmakers for UAB as the former had 26 points and six assists and the latter posted a double-double on 12 boards and 11 points.
Barring any buzzer beaters, San Francisco is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-4 against the spread when favored.
The Dons are now a perfect 7-0 while UAB sits at 5-1. A pair of offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: San Francisco ranks 28th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49.50% on the season. UAB has displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they come into the contest boasting the 20th most points per game in college basketball at 86.7.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 11:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Orleans Arena — Paradise, Nevada
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Dons are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Blazers, 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 Dons as a 2-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
