UAB at Wichita State

UAB is on an 11-9 straight-up run on the road. In their last two road contests, they lost at East Carolina (82-75) as a favorite and failed to cover in a 90-89 squeaker as a 4.5-point favorite against a Rice squad that is 4-12 in the conference. UAB prefers to run, but the defense is 10th in the 13-team American Athletic Conference in points surrendered (75.9 per game), in shooting allowed (.444), and at defending the 3-pointer (.351). Wichita State is unbeaten in February on a 6-0 SU, 5-1 ATS run - winning three of those as underdogs. Wichita State's defense is fourth in points given up (72.8 per game) and fifth in shooting allowed (.431), while the offense is fourth in shooting (.453). Wichita State is on a 21-9 straight-up run at home with the wagering value on home court of win the game. Play Wichita State on the moneyline.