North Texas Mean Green vs. UAB Blazers Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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It will be a battle between two superb defenses when the UAB Blazers (14-10, 5-6 CUSA) clash with the North Texas Mean Green (15-9, 9-2 CUSA) at Bartow Arena. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

North Texas Mean Green at UAB Blazers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Blazers were beaten by the Rice Owls, 86-72, while the Mean Green beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 75-70.

The Mean Green had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 18.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.560). UAB, meanwhile, held Rice to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 25.2). Tyreek Scott-Grayson had a good performance for UAB with 30 points and five rebounds. North Texas was led by Javion Hamlet, who recorded 21 points.

The Blazers won the only game between these two teams last season, 52-49. UAB’s 0.143 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over North Texas, who had a rate of 0.017. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. UAB currently ranks 323rd in possessions per game (65.9) and North Texas is 338th (64.9).

North Texas Mean Green vs. UAB Blazers Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UAB ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.5) while North Texas ranks 281st (31.3).
  • The Mean Green rank 122nd in steals per game (6.4) while the Blazers rank 154th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Mean Green rank 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Blazers rank 287th (16.4).
  • North Texas ranks 212th in assists per game (11.7) while UAB ranks 251st (10.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (9.0 above their season average).
  • The Mean Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 8.3 for the season.