Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at UAB Blazers ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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It will be a contest between two exceptional defenses when the UAB Blazers (12-8, 3-4 CUSA) square off with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (14-5, 5-2 CUSA) at Bartow Arena. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UAB Blazers ATS Odds

In their last game, the Blazers lost to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 84-77, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 80-73.

Louisiana Tech was 7-13 on three pointers (53.8 percent). Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, was 7-29 (24.1 percent). UAB, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 32.0). UAB was lifted by Jalen Benjamin, who recorded 29 points. Mubarak Muhammed, meanwhile was a key piece for Louisiana Tech with 22 points and 17 rebounds.

The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last year, 64-53. Louisiana Tech’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over UAB. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.103, while the Blazers posted a mark of 0.054. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It might be a mistake-prone game for the UAB offense. UAB ranks 336th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent), while the disruptive defense of Louisiana Tech forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the nation (23.5 percent).

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UAB Blazers Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Louisiana Tech ranks 91st in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while UAB ranks 281st (16.6).
  • The Blazers rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Bulldogs rank 135th (35.2).
  • Louisiana Tech ranks 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UAB ranks 106th (3.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 69th in assists per game (14.5) while the Blazers rank 244th (10.1).
  • Louisiana Tech ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while UAB ranks 172nd (7.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 14.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (8.1 above their season average).