The UAB Blazers (14-11, 5-7 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at Bartow Arena against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (6-19, 2-10 CUSA). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at UAB Blazers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Blazers fell to the North Texas Mean Green, 71-64, while the Blue Raiders were defeated by the Rice Owls, 91-83.
Middle Tennessee had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 28.6) while UAB forced North Texas into a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above the 16.0 mark opponents have averaged against UAB this season). UAB was lifted by Jalen Benjamin, who contributed 14 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Jo’Vontae Millner had a good outing for Middle Tennessee, contributing 13 points and 12 rebounds.
The Blue Raiders held the advantage in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last matchup, UAB won 70-61. UAB’s 0.347 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Middle Tennessee, who had a rate of 0.052. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
UAB figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Blazers are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 47th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.0 percent. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee ranks 155th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.6 percent.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. UAB Blazers Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Middle Tennessee ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while UAB ranks 289th (16.3).
- The Blue Raiders average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 115th in the NCAA. The Blazers rank 154th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Blazers rank 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while the Blue Raiders rank 211th (36.6).
- UAB ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Middle Tennessee ranks 199th (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blazers have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UAB has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
