UAB vs UTSA Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/28/2026, 01:40 AM ET

UAB vs UTSA Information

The UAB Blazers will be on the road Wednesday night, playing the UTSA Roadrunners in Texas at 8:00 PM. UAB has twelve wins and eight losses thus far this season, coming into Wednesday having lost three of the last five, including two in a row after a 13-point home loss to South Florida. The UTSA Roadrunners stay at home Wednesday night, with just four wins through 20 games played this season, riding a long losing streak after a six-point home loss to Temple in their last game. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

UAB Preview

The UAB offense has fared well enough this season, averaging 82.4 points on 44% from the floor, but the Blazers have averaged only 73 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Defensively, UAB is allowing 75.4 points per game this season and 90.5 during its current 2-game skid. Chance Westry leads the UAB offense this season, averaging 14.8 points and 4.4 assists per game. Jacob Meyer is averaging 14.2 points, and Daniel Rivera averages 11.7 points per game this season. KyeRon Lindasy-Martin and Ahmad Robinson are both tied for fourth on the roster this season, averaging 11.3 points per game. Big man Evan Chatman averages 8.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.4 rebounds per contest.

UTSA Preview

The UTSA offense has been lackluster this season, scoring just 68 points on 39% shooting from the floor through 20 games. Defensively, UTSA has been horrendous, allowing 78.8 points per game this season. Jamir Simpson leads the UTSA offense this season, averaging 15.6 points per game. Austin Nunez is second on the roster, averaging 10.2 points to go along with the team-high 2.5 assists. Dorian Hayes is third on the team with 8.5 points per game this year. Big man Baboucarr Njie averages 8.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.5 rebounds per game.

UAB vs UTSA Prediction

Despite the current skid coming into Wednesday, UAB will have the edge in this matchup. Look for the Blazers to set the tone early as they overwhelm a terrible UTSA team. Take UAB to get back to their winning ways Wednesday night on the roads they pull off the win and cover in San Antonio. Final Score Prediction, UAB Blazers win and cover 74-63.

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