The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (6-16, 3-6 CUSA) visit Bartow Arena to go head-to-head with the UAB Blazers (14-8, 6-3 CUSA). The Blue Raiders will try to snap their eight-game road losing streak, while the Blazers look to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at UAB Blazers ATS Odds
In their first matchup this season, Sims led the Blue Raiders to a 71-65 win. He produced 19 points and nine rebounds. Middle Tennessee had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 13.5). UAB, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.268 vs. 0.193).
UAB should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Blazers currently rank 86th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while Middle Tennessee is 322nd in effective field goal percentage (0.469).
Middle Tennessee vs. UAB Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UAB ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Middle Tennessee ranks 196th (8.3).
- The Blazers rank 210th in assists per game (12.0) while the Blue Raiders rank 252nd (10.6).
- UAB ranks 226th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Middle Tennessee ranks 262nd (18.7).
- The Blazers average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. The Blue Raiders rank 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- UAB ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Middle Tennessee ranks 94th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
- The Blue Raiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.8 for the season.
