UIW Cardinals vs. Houston Baptist Huskies Free Prediction 01/29/20

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The Houston Baptist Huskies (1-16, 1-7 SthLnd) welcome the UIW Cardinals (4-15, 1-7 SthLnd) to Sharp Gymnasium. The Huskies will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

UIW Cardinals at Houston Baptist Huskies ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Huskies fell to the McNeese State Cowboys, 102-89, while the Cardinals lost big to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 68-47.

UIW did a great job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent) while Houston Baptist had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.8 (above their season average of 30.8). Houston Baptist’s Ian DuBose had a good outing, recording 23 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Augustine Ene played a key role for UIW with 15 points.

The Huskies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Houston Baptist won 118-111. The Huskies’ 7.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cardinals, who had a rate of 14.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this matchup. Houston Baptist has preferred to play quickly (first in possessions per game), while UIW has been more methodical (170th in possessions per game).

UIW vs. Houston Baptist Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UIW averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. Houston Baptist ranks 201st in steals allowed per game (8.6).
  • The Huskies average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. The Cardinals rank 138th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
  • The Huskies rank 147th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Cardinals rank 225th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • UIW averages 12.4 assists per game, which ranks 184th in the country. Houston Baptist ranks 252nd in assists allowed per game (20.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 87.4 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 99.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
  • The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 8.8 for the season.