The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (17-9, 9-5 CUSA) welcome the UAB Blazers (16-11, 8-6 CUSA) to Reed Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
UAB Blazers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Eagles had no trouble getting past the UTEP Miners 77-47, while the Blazers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 68-60.
UAB dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.195) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.507). For those same stats, Western Kentucky recorded marks of 0.094 and 0.422, respectively. The Golden Eagles, on the other hand, forced 19 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.531). Southern Miss rallied around LaDavius Draine, who recorded 24 points. Zack Bryant had a good outing for UAB, contributing 24 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Leonard Harper-Baker led the Golden Eagles to a 73-68 victory. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Southern Miss’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over UAB. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.296, while the Blazers posted a mark of 0.090.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Southern Miss currently ranks 270th in possessions per game (67.4) and UAB is 312th (66.2). Furthermore, the Blazers, who rank 290th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.198), will face off against the Golden Eagles, who rank 18th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
UAB Blazers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Miss ranks 12th in assists per game (17.1) while UAB ranks 228th (11.6).
- The Golden Eagles average 21.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 192nd in the nation. The Blazers rank 247th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- Southern Miss ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while UAB ranks 80th (3.1).
- The Blazers average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Southern Miss ranks 35th in steals per game (7.8) while UAB ranks 104th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 8.8 for the season.
