Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. UAB Blazers ATS Prediction 02/28/19

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-12, 9-6 CUSA) will be at Bartow Arena to square off with the UAB Blazers (17-11, 9-6 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at UAB Blazers Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Blazers defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 76-72, while the Hilltoppers lost to the Old Dominion Monarchs, 67-63.

UAB’s 0.704 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Southern Miss, who had a mark of 0.548. The Blazers’ mark was above their season average of 0.508. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.474). Lewis Sullivan was a key piece for UAB with 17 points and eight rebounds. Taveion Hollingsworth, meanwhile had a solid performance for Western Kentucky, finishing with 17 points.

In their first matchup this season, Zack Bryant led the Blazers to a 68-60 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. UAB’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Western Kentucky. The Blazers had a rate of 0.286, while the Hilltoppers posted a mark of 0.094.

Points at the line might be hard to come by for UAB in this battle. The Blazers rank 298th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.196, while Western Kentucky ranks 24th in FTA rate allowed (0.177).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at UAB Blazers Free Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Western Kentucky ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.1) while UAB ranks 196th (2.4).
  • The Blazers rank 241st in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Hilltoppers rank 287th (17.7).
  • The Blazers rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Hilltoppers rank 106th (6.2).
  • UAB averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. Western Kentucky ranks 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hilltoppers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 1.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).