The UAB Blazers (14-8, 6-3 CUSA) will try to extend their five-game home winning streak when they clash against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (6-16, 3-6 CUSA), who look to end their eight-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at UAB Blazers Betting Prediction
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Bryant led both teams with 21 points in the first matchup, in which the Blazers lost 71-65. Middle Tennessee had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 13.5). UAB, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.268 vs. 0.193).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, UAB should have a substantial advantage. The Blazers defense ranks 86th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while the Middle Tennessee offense is ranked 322nd in effective field goal percentage (0.469).
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at UAB Blazers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Middle Tennessee ranks 196th (8.3).
The Blazers average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. The Blue Raiders rank 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
UAB ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Middle Tennessee ranks 94th (3.4).
The Blazers rank 210th in assists per game (12.0) while the Blue Raiders rank 252nd (10.6).
UAB ranks 226th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Middle Tennessee ranks 262nd (18.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Blue Raiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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