Old Dominion Monarchs at UAB Blazers Betting Prediction 03/09/19

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The UAB Blazers (17-13, 9-8 CUSA) welcome the Old Dominion Monarchs (23-7, 13-4 CUSA) to Bartow Arena as the regular season comes to a close. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

Old Dominion Monarchs at UAB Blazers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Blazers fell to the UTSA Roadrunners, 76-70, while the Monarchs were defeated by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 59-52.

Old Dominion had a free throw rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.197) while UAB had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 15.2). UAB received a boost from Lewis Sullivan, who recorded 18 points and nine rebounds. Ahmad Caver, meanwhile fueled Old Dominion with 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

In their first matchup this year, B.J. Stith led the Monarchs to a 70-59 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Old Dominion’s 0.517 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over UAB, who had a rate of 0.424.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. UAB ranks 312th in possessions per game (66.2) and Old Dominion is 336th (65.1).

Old Dominion Monarchs vs. UAB Blazers ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Old Dominion ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.5) while UAB ranks 172nd (2.4).
  • The Monarchs rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Blazers rank 101st (12.5).
  • Old Dominion allows the 12th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while UAB ranks 32nd (5.3).
  • The Monarchs rank 135th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while the Blazers rank 230th (24.7).
  • Old Dominion ranks 19th in rebounds per game (39.5) while UAB ranks 99th (36.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
  • The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 6.2 for the season.