Western Kentucky has covered five of its last six meetings versus Alabama-Birmingham. The past four get togethers have all been decided by seven points or less. This includes the Hilltoppers losing by four points on the road to the Blazers two weeks ago. This game is in Birmingham but not on the Blazers' home floor.

While UAB has punched its NCAA Tournament ticket, Western Kentucky is in must-win mode knowing it has to win the Conference USA Tournament to earn an NCAA Tourney berth. The Hilltoppers are playing their best ball winning 5 of their last 6 games while going 6-0 ATS.

I don't see the Blazers being as desperate, motivated and focused as Western Kentucky.