Old Dominion Monarchs vs. FIU Golden Panthers Betting Prediction 01/12/19

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The Old Dominion Monarchs (11-5, 1-2 CUSA) will be at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center to square off with the FIU Golden Panthers (11-5, 2-1 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Old Dominion Monarchs vs. FIU Golden Panthers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Golden Panthers won a close one over the Charlotte 49ers, 69-66, while the Monarchs lost to the Florida Atlantic Owls, 80-73.

The Golden Panthers forced 23 turnovers and held the 49ers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below the 35.3 mark opponents have averaged against FIU this season). Old Dominion, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 30.8). FIU’s Osasumwen Osaghae led the way, contributing 13 points, seven rebounds and seven blocks. Meanwhile, Ahmad Caver played a key role for Old Dominion with 20 points.

The Monarchs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, Old Dominion won 79-53. Old Dominion made nine of their 20 three pointers (45.0 percent), while FIU was just 2-22 (9.1 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This contest should be a showdown of opposite styles. FIU prefers an up-tempo style of play (first in possessions per game), while Old Dominion is methodical (348th in possessions per game).

Old Dominion vs. FIU Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Old Dominion ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while FIU ranks 266th in rebounds allowed per game (44.4).
  • The Monarchs rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Golden Panthers rank 138th (4.4).
  • Old Dominion ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while FIU ranks 170th (14.3).
  • The Monarchs rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Golden Panthers rank 150th (7.3).
  • FIU ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (30.0) while Old Dominion ranks 138th (22.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
  • The Golden Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 8.5 for the season.