UAB Blazers vs. Charlotte 49ers ATS Prediction 01/02/20

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The UAB Blazers (9-4) travel to Dale F. Halton Arena to take on the Charlotte 49ers (6-5). The Blazers will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

UAB Blazers vs. Charlotte 49ers Betting Odds

In their last game, the 49ers lost to the East Carolina Pirates, 60-56, while the Blazers easily got past the Thomas University Night Hawks, 82-49.

UAB dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 35.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.490). Thomas University had marks of 22.2 and 0.323, respectively, for those same stats. Charlotte, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 19.1). Charlotte’s Drew Edwards had a good game, contributing 12 points. UAB, meanwhile, rallied around Tamell Pearson, who recorded six points and 11 rebounds.

The 49ers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 69-62. The 49ers’ 12.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Blazers, who had a rate of 16.0. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The aggressive Charlotte offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this contest. The 49ers currently rank 37th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.275, while UAB ranks 183rd in FTA rate allowed (0.184).

UAB at Charlotte ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charlotte, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Charlotte ranks 25th in steals per game (9.1) while UAB ranks 146th (5.7).
  • The 49ers are 46th in the NCAA with 31.9 rebounds allowed per game while the Blazers are 50th with 31.0 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Blazers rank 228th in three pointers attempted per game (17.0) while the 49ers rank 248th (18.3).
  • Charlotte ranks 66th in blocks per game (3.9) while UAB ranks 79th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (7.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
  • The 49ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 6.6 for the season.