It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (11-5, 1-2 CUSA) welcome the UAB Blazers (10-5, 2-0 CUSA) to the Thomas Assembly Center. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
UAB Blazers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Blazers’ last outing, they topped 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). UAB was lifted by Zack Bryant, who had 12 points and five assists.
The Bulldogs were victorious over the Wichita State Shockers in their last game, 71-58. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.204) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.9). With 14 points and nine rebounds, Amorie Archibald put together a solid performance for Louisiana Tech.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs won the last contest 73-60. The Bulldogs had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 20.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.542 vs. 0.414).
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for UAB in this contest. The Blazers rank 26th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), while Louisiana Tech ranks 189th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.7 percent).
UAB vs. Louisiana Tech Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 150th (13.8).
The Blazers rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while the Bulldogs rank 93rd (33.9).
Louisiana Tech ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UAB ranks 82nd (6.2).
The Bulldogs rank 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Blazers rank 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
Louisiana Tech ranks 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while UAB ranks 64th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
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The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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