It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the UAB Blazers (11-7, 3-2 CUSA) welcome the UTSA Roadrunners (10-8, 4-1 CUSA) to Bartow Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners at UAB Blazers Free Prediction
In the Roadrunners’ last contest, they were topped by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 89-86. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Middle Tennessee’s biggest advantages. They had 28 free throw attempts, while UTSA had just seven. UTSA’s Keaton Wallace had a good game, recording 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The Blazers defeated the UTEP Miners in their last game, 76-63. The Blazers had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 34.9) and had a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 17.1). Lewis Sullivan was UAB’s top scorer with 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Roadrunners won the lone game against the Blazers last season, 82-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Roadrunners had a better effective field goal percentage (0.598 vs. 0.518) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 26.5).
UAB appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Blazers currently rank 82nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while UTSA is 287th in effective field goal percentage (0.484). Opposite paces will be on display in this showdown. The quick-paced Roadrunners rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Blazers rank 312th.
UTSA Roadrunners at UAB Blazers Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while UTSA ranks 261st (39.6).
The Roadrunners rank 68th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Blazers rank 149th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
UTSA ranks 49th in steals per game (7.8) while UAB ranks 121st (6.4).
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The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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