Tulsa is solidly in the tournament field, boasting a 20-4 record and a 47 NET ranking, but they're looking to rebound from a loss in their last outing. The Golden Hurricane has been dominant at home, and with a 91.7% win probability according to the CHD Scout prediction, they're expected to take care of business against UAB. The Blazers, on the other hand, are in desperate need of quality wins to build their tournament resume, currently sitting at 126 in the NET rankings.
UAB's Quad 1 Wins are Rare
A win for UAB would be a significant Quad 1 victory, but it's a tall task considering Tulsa's impressive 8-0 record against Quad 4 opponents. The Golden Hurricane's quad record is a reflection of their consistency, with a 3-2 mark against Quad 2 teams and a 7-1 record against Quad 3 teams. UAB, meanwhile, has struggled against top-tier competition, with a 1-1 record against Quad 1 teams and a 0-2 mark against Quad 2 teams.
CHD Scout Prediction
UAB
70
Tulsa
87
I predict Tulsa will take this one comfortably, 85-72, behind their strong home performance and balanced offense. The Golden Hurricane's ability to dominate at home and UAB's struggles against top-tier teams make it a tough matchup for the Blazers.