Rice Owls vs. UAB Blazers Free Prediction 02/06/20

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The UAB Blazers (14-9, 5-5 CUSA) welcome the Rice Owls (10-13, 2-8 CUSA) to Bartow Arena. The Owls can snap a six-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Rice Owls at UAB Blazers Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Blazers defeated the UTEP Miners 69-55, while the Owls beat the North Texas Mean Green 84-75.

Rice played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.760 (above their season average of 0.506) and a turnover percentage of 20.1 (worse than their season average of 17.2). North Texas was 0.667 and 22.4, respectively, for those same stats. The Blazers, meanwhile, had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.489), while the Miners had a turnover percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 18.3). Will Butler played well for UAB, putting up 17 points. Meanwhile, Ako Adams fueled Rice with 12 points and 10 assists.

The Blazers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 89-86. The Blazers’ 3.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Owls, who had a rate of 16.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Points at the line might be scarce for UAB in this contest. The Blazers currently rank 184th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.224, while Rice ranks 59th in FTA rate allowed (0.182).

Rice vs. UAB Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Rice, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Rice ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while UAB ranks 285th (16.3).
  • The Owls average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 142nd in the country. The Blazers rank 159th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Blazers rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while the Owls rank 210th (36.9).
  • Rice ranks 72nd in assists per game (14.3) while UAB ranks 254th (10.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 2.3 for the season.