The UAB Blazers (2-0) will be at home in Bartow Arena when they take on the Utah Valley Wolverines (2-1). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines at UAB Blazers Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Blazers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 74-52, while the Wolverines beat the Ottawa (AZ) Spirit 101-70.
Utah Valley dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 47.2 and a free throw rate of 0.300. Ottawa (AZ) had marks of 15.0 and 0.190, respectively, for those same stats. The Blazers, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.088) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 18.9). UAB rallied around Tavin Lovan, who had 21 points, six rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Brandon Morley had a good game for Utah Valley, contributing 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Utah Valley may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, UAB ranks 100th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Utah Valley has forced the 52nd-fewest turnovers (16.9 percent).
Utah Valley Wolverines at UAB Blazers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UAB ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Utah Valley ranks 234th (7.1).
- The Wolverines rank 167th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Blazers rank 234th (2.3).
- Utah Valley allows the 37th-fewest rebounds per game (31.9) while UAB ranks 46th (32.3).
- The Wolverines rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while the Blazers rank 274th (25.0).
- Utah Valley ranks 119th in assists per game (13.9) while UAB ranks 274th (11.4).
