The UAB Blazers (1-0) will be at home in Bartow Arena when they take on the New Orleans Privateers (2-1). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
New Orleans Privateers at UAB Blazers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Blazers were victorious over the Mercer Bears 75-67, while the Privateers dismantled the Pensacola Christian College Eagles 87-59.
New Orleans played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 and a turnover percentage of 20.3. For those same stats, Pensacola Christian College was 23.1 and 31.5, respectively. UAB, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.537 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8. For those same stats, Mercer was 0.322 and 25.6, respectively. Zack Bryant played well for UAB with 12 points and five assists. Bryson Robinson, meanwhile had a good game for New Orleans, recording 13 points.
The Blazers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 74-67. UAB’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over New Orleans. The Blazers had a rate of 0.670 while the Privateers posted a mark of 0.451.
The elite offense of UAB will go head-to-head against the porous defense of New Orleans. Dating back to last season, the Blazers offense ranks 53rd in effective field goal percentage (0.542), while the New Orleans defense ranks 265th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.521). The Blazers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Privateers rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while the Blazers rank 34th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
New Orleans Privateers vs. UAB Blazers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- New Orleans ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while UAB ranks 300th (25.9).
- The Blazers rank 48th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Privateers rank 208th (34.6).
- UAB blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. New Orleans ranks 181st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Privateers average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the NCAA. The Blazers rank 227th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- UAB ranks 19th in assists per game (16.7) while New Orleans ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
