The Old Dominion Monarchs (18-6, 8-3 CUSA) visit UAB to play the Blazers (14-9, 6-4 CUSA) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs at UAB Blazers Betting Prediction
The last time the Monarchs played, they defeated the Rice Owls, 80-76. The Monarchs had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 31.3), while the Owls had a free throw rate of 0.183 (below their season average of 0.276). With 28 points on 10-for-21 shooting, B.J. Stith was the game’s leading scorer.
The Blazers lost a tough one against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in their last contest, 79-78. Middle Tennessee’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over UAB. The Blue Raiders had a rate of 35.7 (above their season average of 30.6), while the Blazers posted a mark of 20.0 (below their season average of 32.4). UAB’s Zack Bryant had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 25 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
After the Monarchs won the sole contest against the Blazers last season, 65-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Monarchs made 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 24.9).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. UAB ranks 316th in possessions per game (66.5) and Old Dominion is 331st (65.8).
Old Dominion Monarchs at UAB Blazers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while UAB ranks 175th (2.3).
The Monarchs rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Blazers rank 232nd (19.9).
Old Dominion ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (39.8) while UAB ranks 90th (37.1).
The Monarchs are fifth in the country with 4.3 steals allowed per game while the Blazers are 47th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
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The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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