The Florida Atlantic Owls (12-8, 4-3 CUSA) will be at Chartway Arena to square off against the Old Dominion Monarchs (7-13, 3-4 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Florida Atlantic Owls at Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Odds
Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Monarchs fell to the FIU Panthers, 83-80, while the Owls were defeated by the Charlotte 49ers, 70-68.
Florida Atlantic held Charlotte to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.3 (below their season average of 21.6) while Old Dominion had a turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 16.4). Kalu Ezikpe played a key role for Old Dominion with 15 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida Atlantic was led by Richardson Maitre, who recorded 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Owls won the sole game between these two teams last year, 80-73. Florida Atlantic’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Old Dominion. The Owls had a rate of 0.314, while the Monarchs posted a mark of 0.193. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Second-chance points might be rare for Florida Atlantic in this showdown. The Owls are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 151st in offensive rebounding percentage at 29.4 percent. Meanwhile, Old Dominion ranks ninth in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 78.2 percent.
Florida Atlantic Owls at Old Dominion Monarchs Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Old Dominion ranks 256th (18.0).
- The Owls rank 182nd in assists per game (12.2) while the Monarchs rank 247th (9.6).
- Old Dominion ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Florida Atlantic ranks 84th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
- The Owls rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Monarchs rank 142nd (4.2).
- Old Dominion ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Florida Atlantic ranks 100th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Owls have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Florida Atlantic has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
