UAB Blazers vs. UTEP Miners ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The UAB Blazers (13-9, 4-5 CUSA) will be at the Don Haskins Center to clash against the UTEP Miners (13-9, 4-5 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

UAB Blazers at UTEP Miners Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Miners edged the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 67-66, while the Blazers were victorious over the UTSA Roadrunners 76-68.

UAB played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 33.9) and a free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.219). UTSA was 15.8 and 0.136, respectively, for those same stats. The Miners, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 18.7) and held the Blue Raiders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 28.1). Bryson Williams fueled UTEP with 28 points and 10 rebounds. UAB, meanwhile, was lifted by Tavin Lovan, who recorded 19 points and six rebounds.

The Blazers won the only game between these two teams last season, 76-63. The Blazers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Miners. UAB had a rate of 37.0, while UTEP posted a mark of 27.3. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, UTEP should have a significant advantage. The Miners defense ranks 78th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while the UAB offense is ranked 228th in effective field goal percentage (0.489).

UAB Blazers vs. UTEP Miners Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UTEP ranks 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while UAB ranks 279th (16.5).
  • The Miners rank 200th in assists per game (12.1) while the Blazers rank 262nd (10.1).
  • The Blazers rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Miners rank 124th (34.5).
  • UTEP ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while UAB ranks 110th (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blazers have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UAB has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Miners have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average).