Both teams will try to put an end to their losing streaks as the Houston Baptist Huskies (5-13, 1-6 SthLnd) take on the UIW Cardinals (6-14, 1-6 SthLnd) at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. The Huskies are riding a six-game losing streak, while the Cardinals have lost five consecutive games. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies at UIW Cardinals Betting Prediction
The Huskies are trying to rebound after their 79-73 loss to the McNeese State Cowboys in their last game. McNeese State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Houston Baptist. The Cowboys had a rate of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.528), while the Huskies posted a mark of 0.462 (below the 0.522 mark opponents have averaged against McNeese State this season). Stephen O’Suji led Houston Baptist in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Cardinals were in action, they lost to the New Orleans Privateers, 61-52. New Orleans’ free throw rate was their largest strength over UIW. The Privateers had a rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.207), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.116 (below their season average of 0.292). With 20 points on 10-for-15 shooting, Christian Peevy was the top scorer from either team.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, the Cardinals won 83-71. The Cardinals made 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.430).
The aggressive UIW offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Cardinals rank 31st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.285, while Houston Baptist ranks 293rd in FTA rate allowed (0.270). It will also be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-tempo Huskies rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cardinals rank 321st.
Houston Baptist at UIW ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIW, ATS Winner – UIW, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Houston Baptist ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UIW ranks 286th (28.1).
The Huskies rank 49th in steals per game (7.6) while the Cardinals rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Houston Baptist ranks 131st in assists per game (13.5) while UIW ranks 235th (10.9).
The Huskies rank 242nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Cardinals rank 286th (16.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 2.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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