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The UAB Blazers (4-3) and Florida Atlantic Owls (3-5) will battle in clash of C-USA opponents at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.
UAB vs. Florida Atlantic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with bookmakers listing UAB as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, UAB has -200 odds to pick up the win, while Florida Atlantic is listed at +163 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 46 points.
Game Info
How to Watch UAB vs. Florida Atlantic Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Boca Raton, Florida
- Stadium: FAU Stadium
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UAB
UAB ranks 40th in total offense this season (431.6 yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 431.6 yards allowed per game. UAB owns the 49th-ranked offense this year (32.0 points per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with just 17.7 points allowed per game. UAB has struggled in the passing game, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS (189.9 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks ninth-best on the other side of the ball, allowing only 169.3 passing yards per game. On offense, UAB has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking sixth-best in the FBS by putting up 241.7 per game. The Blazers rank 81st on defense (154.6 rushing yards allowed per game). UAB ranks 47th in third-down efficiency (42.7%) on offense and 56th in third-down conversion rate allowed (36.6%) on defense this season. UAB has forced 14 total turnovers (21st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 11 times (70th in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 44th-ranked in college football.
Florida Atlantic
In terms of total yards, Florida Atlantic ranks 51st in the FBS (422.3 total yards per game) and 88th defensively (395.3 total yards allowed per contest). From an offensive perspective, Florida Atlantic is putting up 28.6 points per contest (69th-ranked). It ranks 71st in the FBS defensively (26.8 points allowed per game). Florida Atlantic is posting 227.0 passing yards per game on offense this season (80th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 228.1 passing yards per contest (67th-ranked) on defense. With 195.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Florida Atlantic ranks 31st in the FBS. On defense it ranks 96th, allowing 167.1 rushing yards per contest. With a 44.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, Florida Atlantic ranks 42nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 45th, surrendering a 35.7% third-down rate. Florida Atlantic has produced 12 forced turnovers (47th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (50th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 51st in the FBS.
UAB vs. Florida Atlantic Betting Analysis
UAB Betting Insights
UAB has covered the spread three times in seven games with a set spread. In games it is played as 4.5-point favorites or more, UAB has an ATS record of 3-3. Games involving the UAB have hit the over twice this season. The Blazers have won three of the five games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (60%). The Blazers have gone 2-1 in games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -200 or shorter (60%).
Owls Betting Insights
Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in a game three times this year (3-5-0). Florida Atlantic is 1-1 ATS when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs. This year, Florida Atlantic games have hit the over twice. The Owls have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Owls have not won as an underdog of +163 or more on the moneyline this season in two such games.
UAB vs. Florida Atlantic Against The Spread & Betting Records
UAB
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.1 | 59.3 | 54.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.0 | 40.5 | 30.0 |
| ATS Record | 3-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 0-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 3-0 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Owls
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.1 | 59.5 | 56.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.8 | 33.8 | 31.8 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-6-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-3 | 3-0 | 0-3 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
UAB
- The Blazers’ defensive unit has been aided by Noah Wilder, who has suited up for seven games and compiled 47 tackles and 2.0 TFL.
- With one interception to go with 34 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended in seven games, Tyler Taylor has been an important part of the Blazers’ defensive unit in 2022.
- With 24 tackles and two interceptions in seven games, Jaylen Key has been a key piece of the Blazers’ defensive unit in 2022.
- With 1.0 sack to go along with 2.0 TFL, 16 tackles, and three interceptions, Grayson Cash has helped carry the Blazers’ defense over seven games.
Owls
- In eight games for the Owls, Eddie Williams has posted 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 38 tackles.
- Romain Mungin has been wreaking havoc on defense, compiling one interception to go with 16 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Owls.
- The Owls’ Dwight Toombs II has recorded three interceptions to go with 22 tackles and three passes defended in eight games.
- Jayden Williams has delivered 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 19 tackles in eight games for the Owls.
UAB vs. Florida Atlantic Predictions and Pick
UAB vs. Florida Atlantic betting card
- Pick ATS:
Blazers (-4.5)
Pick OU:
Over (46)
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Our prediction to win this game is UAB, and we expect that UAB will cover the spread (UAB -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 46 points.