The Houston Baptist Huskies (5-13, 1-6 SthLnd) head to Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to challenge the UIW Cardinals (6-14, 1-6 SthLnd). Both teams will will attempt to snap their losing streaks. The Huskies have lost six consecutive games, while the Cardinals have lost their last five games. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies at UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Cardinals fell to the New Orleans Privateers, 61-52, while the Huskies were defeated by the McNeese State Cowboys, 79-73.
Houston Baptist held McNeese State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (below their season average of 35.0) while UIW held New Orleans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below the 0.553 mark opponents have averaged against UIW this season). Christian Peevy fueled UIW with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Stephen O’Suji led the way for Houston Baptist, contributing 17 points.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Cardinals won 83-71. One of UIW’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Huskies were 16-22 (72.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The aggressive UIW offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Cardinals rank 31st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.285, while Houston Baptist ranks 293rd in FTA rate allowed (0.270). Conflicting paces will be on display in this battle. The fast-paced Huskies rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cardinals rank 321st.
Houston Baptist Huskies at UIW Cardinals Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UIW, ATS Winner – UIW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Houston Baptist ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UIW ranks 286th (28.1).
- The Huskies rank 242nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Cardinals rank 286th (16.2).
- The Huskies average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. The Cardinals rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Houston Baptist ranks 131st in assists per game (13.5) while UIW ranks 235th (10.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 2.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
