The Houston Baptist Huskies (11-16, 7-9 SthLnd) wrap up their home schedule at Sharp Gymnasium against the UIW Cardinals (6-23, 1-15 SthLnd). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
UIW Cardinals at Houston Baptist Huskies Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Huskies easily got past the McNeese State Cowboys, 86-65, while the Cardinals lost a close one to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 74-72.
The Huskies had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.502) and held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 31.8). UIW, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 (above their season average of 24.3). Houston Baptist’s Braxton Bonds led the way, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, UIW rallied around Christian Peevy, who recorded 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Bonds led the Huskies to a 96-92 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 27 points. Houston Baptist had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 12.5). UIW, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (19-22; 86.4 percent).
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Houston Baptist has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (ninth in possessions per game), while UIW has been more half-court-oriented (306th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Cardinals rank ninth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.298), while the Huskies rank 269th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.253).
UIW vs. Houston Baptist Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Houston Baptist, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Houston Baptist ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.0) while UIW ranks 301st (27.3).
- The Huskies rank 254th in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while the Cardinals rank 308th (16.2).
- The Huskies average 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 210th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Houston Baptist ranks 70th in assists per game (14.7) while UIW ranks 244th (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 58.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The Huskies have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Houston Baptist has been defeated by an average of 0.6 points.
