Old Dominion Monarchs at UAB Blazers Free Prediction 02/07/19

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Old Dominion Monarchs (18-6, 8-3 CUSA) visit UAB to play the Blazers (14-9, 6-4 CUSA). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Old Dominion Monarchs vs. UAB Blazers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Blazers lost a tough one against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 79-78, while the Monarchs defeated the Rice Owls, 80-76.

Old Dominion played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 31.3) and a free throw rate of 0.197 (above their season average of 0.193). For those same stats, Rice put up marks of 25.7 and 0.183, respectively. UAB, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 15.8). UAB was lifted by Zack Bryant, who contributed 25 points and six assists. B.J. Stith had a good outing for Old Dominion, contributing 28 points and seven rebounds.

The Monarchs won the only contest between these two teams last year, 65-60. Old Dominion’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over UAB. The Monarchs had a rate of 0.179, while the Blazers posted a mark of 0.120. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. UAB ranks 316th in possessions per game (66.5) and Old Dominion is 331st (65.8).

Old Dominion Monarchs vs. UAB Blazers Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Old Dominion ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while UAB ranks 175th (2.3).
  • The Monarchs are fifth in the country with 4.3 steals allowed per game while the Blazers are 47th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • The Monarchs rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Blazers rank 232nd (19.9).
  • Old Dominion ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (39.8) while UAB ranks 90th (37.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 3.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average).