In their final home game of the season, the UAB Blazers (14-10, 6-5 CUSA) host the Charlotte 49ers (5-18, 2-10 CUSA) at Bartow Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers vs. UAB Blazers ATS Prediction
In the 49ers’ last game, they were dismantled by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 71-53. Middle Tennessee’s 0.600 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Charlotte, who had a mark of 0.461. The Blue Raiders’ mark was above their season average of 0.474, while the 49ers’ was below the 0.512 mark opponents have averaged against Middle Tennessee this season. Charlotte’s Jailan Haslem played well, contributing 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The Blazers lost to the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last contest, 70-59. Old Dominion’s 0.517 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UAB, who had a mark of 0.424. The Monarchs’ mark was above their season average of 0.487, while the Blazers’ was below their season average of 0.516. UAB’s Makhtar Gueye put up seven points and 12 rebounds in the game.
After the Blazers won the lone contest against the 49ers last season, 76-64, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Blazers had a better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 18.2) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.438).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. UAB currently ranks 317th in possessions per game (66.3) and Charlotte is 338th (65.1).
Charlotte at UAB Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 90th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Charlotte ranks 276th (30.7).
The Blazers rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the 49ers rank 160th (7.0).
UAB ranks 219th in assists per game (11.8) while Charlotte ranks 262nd (9.7).
The Blazers rank 221st in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the 49ers rank 227th (20.0).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 8.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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