A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Florida Atlantic Owls (12-6, 4-1 CUSA) when they welcome the UAB Blazers (11-7, 2-3 CUSA) to FAU Arena. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
UAB Blazers vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Odds
In their last game, the Owls edged the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 97-94, while the Blazers lost big to the FIU Panthers, 93-68.
Florida Atlantic played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 17.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.499). Middle Tennessee recorded marks of 14.8 and 0.556, respectively, for those same stats. UAB, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 35.1). Florida Atlantic was lifted by Richardson Maitre, who recorded 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Tavin Lovan, meanwhile fueled UAB with 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Blazers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 67-50. UAB’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Florida Atlantic. The Blazers had a rate of 0.085, while the Owls posted a mark of 0.051. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Points at the line could be hard to come by for Florida Atlantic in this meeting. The Owls currently rank 234th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while UAB ranks 63rd in FTA rate allowed (0.177). Furthermore, the Blazers are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent). The Owls, however, rank 56th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.3 percent.
UAB Blazers vs. Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while UAB ranks 269th (16.3).
- The Blazers rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while the Owls rank 102nd (33.9).
- UAB ranks 30th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Florida Atlantic ranks 98th (11.9).
- The Owls rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Blazers rank 110th (3.7).
- Florida Atlantic averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the country. UAB ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blazers have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, UAB has defeated opponents by an average of 2.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
