It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-16, 2-6 CUSA) welcome the UAB Blazers (14-7, 6-2 CUSA) to the Murphy Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
UAB Blazers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Prediction
The Blazers come in on a high note after edging the Rice Owls in their last outing, 89-86. UAB had a turnover percentage of 3.9 (better than their season average of 16.5). Rice, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 26.5). With 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Zack Bryant was the top scorer from either team.
In the Blue Raiders’ previous outing, they were beaten by the North Texas Mean Green, 70-53. North Texas’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Middle Tennessee. The Mean Green had a rate of 15.1 (better than their season average of 16.4), while the Blue Raiders posted a mark of 24.8 (above their season average of 21.0). With 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting, Reggie Scurry was Middle Tennessee’s leading scorer.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite tempos. Middle Tennessee has preferred a fast-paced style of play (94th in possessions per game), while UAB has been slower-paced (318th in possessions per game).
After the Blue Raiders won both contests against the Blazers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Middle Tennessee won 79-54. The Blue Raiders’ 9.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Blazers, who had a mark of 20.5.
UAB Blazers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Middle Tennessee ranks 204th (36.4).
The Blazers rank 114th in steals per game (6.5) while the Blue Raiders rank 196th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
UAB ranks 190th in assists per game (12.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 243rd (10.5).
The Blazers rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Blue Raiders rank 264th (18.4).
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The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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