The Florida Atlantic Owls (3-1) take on the UIW Cardinals (4-2) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
UIW Cardinals vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they topped the North Dakota State Bison, 80-78. The Cardinals held the Bison to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 23.2) and had a free throw rate of 0.365 (above their season average of 0.359). UIW received a boost from Morgan Taylor, who was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Owls defeated the Towson Tigers in their last matchup, 85-71. The Owls had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 51.5 (above their season average of 40.8), while the Tigers had a free throw rate of 0.136 (below their season average of 0.290). With 20 points and 10 rebounds, Jailyn Ingram had a solid performance for Florida Atlantic.
Florida Atlantic should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Owls rank 71st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while UIW is 306th in effective field goal percentage (0.484).
UIW Cardinals vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida Atlantic averages 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. UIW ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Owls rank 53rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Cardinals rank 235th (4.0).
Florida Atlantic ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while UIW ranks 154th (21.6).
The Owls rank 176th in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the Cardinals rank 259th (7.4).
Florida Atlantic ranks 244th in assists per game (12.4) while UIW ranks 297th (10.8).
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