The Charleston Cougars (3-2) square off against the UAB Blazers (3-1) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. Action starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Charleston Cougars vs. UAB Blazers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Blazers got blown out by the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 81-63, while the Cougars lost to the 19th-ranked LSU Tigers, 67-55.
Charleston had a free throw rate of 0.264 (above their season average of 0.263) while UAB forced Florida State into a turnover percentage of 21.8 (above their season average of 17.9). Tyreek Scott-Grayson put together a good outing for UAB with 16 points. Jarrell Brantley had a solid performance for Charleston, recording 27 points and nine rebounds.
The productive offense of UAB will clash against the mid-tier defense of Charleston. Dating back to last season, the Blazers rank 79th in offensive efficiency, while the Cougars are 185th in defensive efficiency. The Blazers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, put-back points could be tough to come by for the Cougars. They rank 254th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.8 percent, while the Blazers have been 45th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.7 percent).
Charleston Cougars vs. UAB Blazers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UAB ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.4) while Charleston ranks 299th (10.8).
- The Cougars rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Blazers rank 294th (25.2).
- The Cougars rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.1) while the Blazers rank 248th (7.0).
- UAB ranks 58th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Charleston ranks 285th (32.9).
