UAB Blazers vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The UAB Blazers (3-0) square off against the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (3-0) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.

UAB Blazers vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds

Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Seminoles defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins 93-61, while the Blazers beat the West Alabama Tigers 77-47.

UAB played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.676 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7. For those same stats, West Alabama was 0.364 and 25.0, respectively. Meanwhile, Florida State played a perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.407 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2. Canisius was 0.173 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. Mfiondu Kabengele was a key piece for Florida State with 18 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Lewis Sullivan had a solid performance for UAB, recording 11 points, five rebounds and five assists.

It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Seminoles will look to push the more methodical Blazers. Since last season, the Seminoles rank 64th in possessions per game while the Blazers are 207th. ,

UAB Blazers vs. Florida State Seminoles Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Florida State ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.0) while UAB ranks 236th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Seminoles rank 16th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Blazers rank 109th (3.7).
  • UAB averages 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the country. Florida State ranks 87th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
  • The Seminoles average 22.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 169th in the country. The Blazers rank 299th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
  • UAB ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Florida State ranks 146th (34.5).
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