The No. 14 Florida State Seminoles (3-0) clash against the UAB Blazers (3-0) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
UAB Blazers vs. Florida State Seminoles Free Prediction
In the Blazers’ last matchup, they blew out the West Alabama Tigers, 77-47. The Blazers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.676 vs. 0.364) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.7 vs. 25.0). UAB was led by Lewis Sullivan, who recorded 11 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Seminoles dismantled the Canisius Golden Griffins in their last outing, 93-61. The Seminoles had a much better free throw rate (0.407 vs. 0.173) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.2 vs. 23.5). Mfiondu Kabengele was Florida State’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Seminoles will look to push the more grind-it-out Blazers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Seminoles rank 64th in possessions per game while the Blazers are 207th.
UAB Blazers vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida State averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. UAB ranks 236th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Seminoles rank 169th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Blazers rank 299th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
UAB ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Florida State ranks 146th (34.5).
The Seminoles rank 16th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Blazers rank 109th (3.7).
UAB ranks 18th in assists per game (16.7) while Florida State ranks 87th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
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