The Central Arkansas Bears will take on the UAB Blazers Thursday at Legion Field. Kick-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. We analyze Central Arkansas-UAB college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Central Arkansas at UAB: Betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: UAB -1430 | Central Arknasas +800
- Against the Spread/ATS: UAB -20.5 (-110) | Central Arkansas +20.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)
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Central Arkansas at UAB: Three things to know
1. Central Arkansas won in Week 0, defeating Austin Peay 24-17. In that game, RB Kierre Crossley had 12 carries for 110 yards and one touchdown.
2. Central Arkansas had three turnovers in Week 0, throwing two interceptions and losing one fumble. If the Bears want to stay competitive with UAB, they will need to cut back down on the turnovers Thursday.
3. UAB QB Tyler Johnston III returns for his junior season after throwing for 2,250 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2019.
Central Arkansas at UAB: Odds, betting lines and picks
Prediction
UAB 35, Central Arkansas 14
Moneyline (ML)
The UAB Blazers (-1430) are huge favorites over Central Arkansas Thursday night. UAB has been incredible at home, winning 18-straight games. Central Arkansas has lost 11 of its last 13 games and just doesn’t match up well here. Considering the odds, PASS on the moneyline in favor of the point spread.
Against the Spread (ATS)
UAB -20.5 (-110) is a three-touchdown favorite over Central Arkansas. The Bears have been good against the spread, covering in five of their last seven games; however, they just don’t have the talent to keep up with UAB and this could turn into a blowout rather quickly. Take UAB to cover the 20.5 points and win by at least 21 points Thursday.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 49.5 points and that feels about right considering how bad Central Arkansas was on offense last season. While UAB might be able to cover the total on its own, look for the Blazers to hold Central Arkansas to two or fewer scores in this contest. The point total should be close, but look for the UNDER 49.5 (-115) to hit in this matchup.
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