It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Florida Atlantic Owls (10-5, 1-1 CUSA) welcome the Old Dominion Monarchs (11-4, 1-1 CUSA) to FAU Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Prediction
In the Monarchs’ last outing, they thoroughly outplayed the Navy Midshipmen, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Old Dominion rallied around Ahmad Caver, who was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Owls dismantled the Florida Tech Panthers in their last matchup, 98-52. The Owls had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.356) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 32.6). Jailyn Ingram led Florida Atlantic in scoring with 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
Florida Atlantic might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Old Dominion ranks 14th in defensive efficiency while the Owls rank 272nd in offensive efficiency.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. B.J. Stith (0 points) has been fantastic for the Monarchs while Ingram (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Owls.
After the Monarchs won both matchups against the Owls last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Old Dominion won 69-64. The Monarchs had a better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 11.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.317 vs. 0.246).
Old Dominion Monarchs at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Florida Atlantic ranks 145th (7.4).
The Monarchs rank 40th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Owls rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Florida Atlantic ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Old Dominion ranks 144th (22.5).
The Monarchs rank 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while the Owls rank 125th (2.8).
Old Dominion ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Florida Atlantic ranks 98th (12.6).
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The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 8.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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