UAB vs. North Texas Picks and Prediction for Saturday, January 31, 2026
Use Code WWWC On Saturday, the UAB Blazers will battle the North Texas Mean Green on the hardwood, and we have you ready to go with our UAB vs. North Texas prediction, odds, and preview. Tip-off from The Super Pit in Denton, TX, is at 8:00 p.m. ET.
These college basketball squads played three times last season. UNT won the first matchup at home, and UAB won the next two matchups. The Blazers covered the spread in all three. The series is tied 5-5 (UAB leads 6-4 ATS) in the last ten games, and the over went 6-4. If you want the UAB vs. North Texas prediction, read on to get our top NCAAB predictions and increase your bankroll!
UAB struggles to hit perimeter shots
UAB (13-8 SU, 10-10 ATS, and 8-12 O/U) beat UTSA 83-73 in its previous game. The Blazers led by only two points at halftime, but erupted with 45 points after the break. They shot 49 percent from the field and added 21 points at the free-throw line. The Roadrunners hit just 39 percent of their field goals, including 29 percent of their three-point attempts.
UAB averages 82.4 points per game (105th) on 44.6 percent shooting (227th), including 29.0 percent from beyond the arc (357th). Defensively, the Blazers surrender 75.3 points per game (183rd) on 42.7 percent shooting (122nd), including 33.3 percent from deep (166th). UAB is 4-4 in AAC competition and ranked eighth in the conference standings this season. KenPom rates the Blazers 125th in the nation, including 133rd in both offensive and defensive efficiency.
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Sophomore guard Chance Westry leads UAB in scoring, averaging 14.8 points with 4.5 dimes and 4.0 rebounds per game. A few other Blazers to watch against North Texas are junior guard Jacob Meyer (14.1 PPG and 4.2 RPG), senior forward Daniel Rivera (12.0 PPG and 6.7 RPG), and senior forward KyeRon Lindsay-Martin (11.2 PPG and 6.9 RPG).
UAB Blazers Injury Report:
- No recent injuries.
North Texas is a top-50 defensive squad
North Texas (12-9 SU, 11-8 ATS, and 6-13 O/U) lost 82-66 in its previous game. The Mean Green only trailed by five at halftime, but couldn't keep it close in the second half. They shot under 40 percent overall, including 22 percent from three-point range, while Tulsa shot 51 percent and added 18 points at the charity stripe.
North Texas averages 69.7 points per game (331st) on 43.1 percent shooting (296th), including 31.9 percent from beyond the arc (290th). Defensively, the Mean Green allows 65.4 points per game (15th) on 41.3 percent shooting (63rd), including 29.6 percent from deep (23rd). UNT is 3-5 in AAC competition and ranked ninth in the conference standings this season. KenPom rates North Texas 146th in the nation, including 302nd in offensive efficiency and 43rd in defensive efficiency.
Sophomore guard Je'Shawn Stevenson leads UNT in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game on 38.1 percent shooting. A few other Mean Green stars to watch against UAB are senior guard Will McClendon (13.0 PPG and 4.0 RPG), junior guard David Terrell Jr. (12.8 PPG and 4.9 APG), and senior forward Dylan Arnett (8.3 PPG and 5.9 RPG).
North Texas Mean Green Injury Report:
- Senior forward Josiah Shackleford (6.3 PPG) is questionable.
UAB vs. North Texas Pick and Preview
Spread Pick for UAB vs. North Texas
- Mean Green cover (4 Units)
North Texas is one of the toughest defensive teams in the country. I expect them to dominate on that end of the court at home. The Mean Green grind down their opponents with their slow tempo (tenth-lowest opponent field goal attempt rate), forcing them to make buckets inside the arc. Their perimeter defense is as stout as it gets in the AAC, and the Blazers are among the least efficient three-point shooting teams in the country, making them easier to defend. The higher-tempo visitors will struggle with the slower pace against the consistent and well-prepared home team. Bet on UNT to win and cover the spread!
Over/Under Pick for UAB vs. North Texas
- Under (5 Units)
The under is a combined 25-14 in these teams' games this season.
The Mean Green were one of the best defensive teams in the country last season and haven't taken a step back this season. They'll make it difficult for the Blazers to get good looks from the perimeter, making them too one-dimensional. UAB ranks 215th in two-point percentage, but its inability to stretch the floor will make the visitors simple to defend. The home team is one of the slowest-paced teams in the nation (318th in schedule-adjusted tempo), and will lean on its defense to win tomorrow's game. UAB isn't a great defensive team, but North Texas ranks 348th in 3PT%, 346th in mid-range%, and 287th in near-proximity% against the average opponent, per Haslametrics.
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