The Florida Atlantic Owls (9-4) will be at Bartow Arena to square off with the UAB Blazers (8-5) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Florida Atlantic Owls at UAB Blazers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Blazers defeated the Mercer Bears 75-67, while the Owls had no trouble getting past the Florida Tech Panthers 98-52.
Florida Atlantic played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. For those same stats, Florida Tech was 0.356 and 32.6, respectively. Meanwhile, UAB dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.537 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8. Mercer was 0.322 and 25.6, respectively, for those same stats. UAB was lifted by Zack Bryant, who put up 12 points and five assists. Jailyn Ingram had a good outing for Florida Atlantic, recording 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Blazers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, UAB won 83-72. UAB’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Florida Atlantic. The Blazers had a rate of 0.600 while the Owls posted a mark of 0.456. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Ingram has taken his game to another level as of late for Florida Atlantic, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
UAB figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this battle. The Blazers rank 68th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 percent), while Florida Atlantic ranks 169th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.0 percent).
Florida Atlantic Owls at UAB Blazers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while UAB ranks 209th (20.4).
- The Owls rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Blazers rank 63rd (3.1).
- UAB averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. Florida Atlantic ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Blazers rank 29th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while the Owls rank 152nd (36.1).
- UAB ranks 48th in assists per game (12.1) while Florida Atlantic ranks 128th (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 5.7 for the season.
