The UAB Blazers (7-4) meet the Troy Trojans (5-5) at Bartow Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Troy Trojans vs. UAB Blazers ATS Prediction
The Trojans come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Fort Valley State Wildcats in their last outing, 95-60. The Trojans had a much better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 30.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 27.6). With 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Alex Hicks was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Blazers’ previous matchup, they were victorious over the Mercer Bears, 75-67. The Blazers had a much better free throw rate (0.537 vs. 0.322) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 25.6). With 12 points and five assists, Zack Bryant had a solid game for UAB.
After the Blazers won the lone contest against the Trojans last season, 90-78, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. UAB had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.3 vs. 16.0). Troy, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (20-23; 87.0 percent).
The offensive glass could be a solid advantage for UAB in this contest. The Blazers currently rank 12th in offensive rebounding percentage (38.0 percent), while Troy ranks 249th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Troy Trojans at UAB Blazers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Troy, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Troy ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while UAB ranks 171st (1.9).
The Blazers rank 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while the Trojans rank 143rd (35.6).
UAB averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Troy ranks 77th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
The Blazers average 20.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 193rd in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 205th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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