UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls Predictions

South Florida can attack on the ground

South Florida is the likely winner, but its -305 moneyline asks bettors to pay a steep price. Regional sports outlet NGSC Sports reports that UAB allows about 190 rushing yards per game. That favors Bulls running back D.J. Crowther, who has 518 yards and seven touchdowns on 105 carries.

The same report credits South Florida with allowing 15.1 points per game. Quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. has also completed 64.2% of his passes for 1,292 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions through seven games. Those numbers support the favorite, though UAB’s reported average of 126 passing yards allowed could make South Florida more dependent on its running game.

Odds and prediction

South Florida is favored by 7.5 points, with UAB getting +7.5. The total is 42.5, and the moneylines are South Florida -305 and UAB +245. Both teams had a bye before this game, but no confirmed starters, injury report or weather information is available. That uncertainty makes the South Florida moneyline too expensive, while the evidence isn’t strong enough to recommend UAB or the total. Pass.