The Old Dominion Monarchs (11-4, 1-1 CUSA) will be at FAU Arena to square off against the Florida Atlantic Owls (10-5, 1-1 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Owls defeated the Florida Tech Panthers 98-52, while the Monarchs beat the Navy Midshipmen 67-44.
Old Dominion dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.6 and a free throw rate of 0.304. Navy was 18.0 and 0.196, respectively, for those same stats. Florida Atlantic, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. Florida Tech was 0.356 and 32.6, respectively, for those same stats. Florida Atlantic’s Jailyn Ingram played well, finishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Old Dominion received a boost from Ahmad Caver, who recorded 24 points and five rebounds.
The Monarchs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent contest, Old Dominion won 69-64. The Monarchs’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Owls. Old Dominion had a rate of 7.9, while Florida Atlantic posted a mark of 11.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Monarchs’ B.J. Stith has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Ingram has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Owls.
The ineffective offense of Florida Atlantic will clash against the stingy defense of Old Dominion. The Owls rank 272nd in offensive efficiency, while the Monarchs are 14th in defensive efficiency. The Monarchs figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Old Dominion vs. Florida Atlantic Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Florida Atlantic ranks 145th (7.4).
- The Monarchs rank 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while the Owls rank 125th (2.8).
- Old Dominion ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Florida Atlantic ranks 98th (12.6).
- The Monarchs average 39.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Old Dominion ranks 144th (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 4.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
