UAB Blazers vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the UTSA Roadrunners (10-11, 4-4 CUSA) when they go head-to-head against the UAB Blazers (12-9, 3-5 CUSA) at UTSA Convocation Center. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

UAB Blazers at UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Roadrunners edged the Rice Owls, 90-88, while the Blazers were beaten by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 72-58.

The Roadrunners forced 15 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 28.1). UAB, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (12-13; 92.3 percent). UTSA’s Jhivvan Jackson had a solid performance, recording 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists. UAB was led by Kassim Nicholson, who had 15 points and six rebounds.

The Blazers held the advantage in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three contests. In the last contest, UAB won 85-76. Getting to the charity stripe was one of UAB’s largest strengths. They made 34 trips to the line, while UTSA went just 17 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Conflicting tempos will be on display in this battle. UTSA prefers to play fast (18th in possessions per game), while UAB is slower-paced (333rd in possessions per game).

UAB vs. UTSA ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UTSA ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while UAB ranks 268th (16.8).
  • The Roadrunners average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. The Blazers rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • The Blazers rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Roadrunners rank 219th (37.3).
  • UTSA ranks 117th in assists per game (13.5) while UAB ranks 250th (10.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
  • The Blazers have been outscored by an average of 6.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UAB has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.