UAB Blazers at Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Prediction 02/14/19

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The UAB Blazers (14-11, 6-6 CUSA) will be at the Henderson Center to square off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (13-12, 6-6 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

UAB Blazers at Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Thundering Herd fell to the Rice Owls, 74-69, while the Blazers were defeated by the Charlotte 49ers, 69-62.

UAB had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.190) while Marshall had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 16.2). Marshall was lifted by Jannson Williams, who put up 14 points and 12 rebounds. Makhtar Gueye was a key piece for UAB with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Blazers won the most recent matchup 91-77. UAB won the rebounding battle. The Blazers had 16 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Thundering Herd had six and 30, respectively. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Thundering Herd will look to push the slower-paced Blazers. The Thundering Herd rank sixth in possessions per game while the Blazers are 316th.

UAB Blazers at Marshall Thundering Herd Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Marshall averages 28.6 three pointers per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. UAB ranks 243rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
  • The Thundering Herd rank sixth in steals per game (9.6) while the Blazers rank 119th (6.4).
  • The Blazers rank 63rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Thundering Herd rank 295th (42.8).
  • Marshall ranks 26th in blocks per game (4.7) while UAB ranks 183rd (2.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Thundering Herd’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 3.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (7.4 above their season average).