A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the FIU Panthers (11-6, 2-2 CUSA) when they welcome the UAB Blazers (11-6, 2-2 CUSA) to Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
UAB Blazers vs. FIU Panthers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers lost to the Rice Owls, 92-78, while the Blazers were victorious over the Marshall Thundering Herd, 61-50.
UAB dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.417 (above their season average of 0.215) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 34.9). Marshall was 0.100 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. FIU, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.226 (above their season average of 0.201). Osasumwen Osaghae had a solid performance for FIU, finishing with 18 points and eight rebounds. Makhtar Gueye played a pivotal role for UAB with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Blazers won the only game between these two teams last season, 84-65. UAB couldn’t miss, shooting 55.0 percent from the field. FIU, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of just 27.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. FIU has preferred an up-tempo style of play (ninth in possessions per game), while UAB has been more half-court-oriented (339th in possessions per game). Additionally, the Blazers rank 344th in turnover percentage (23.6 percent), while the Panthers rank 49th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.1 percent).
UAB at FIU Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UAB ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while FIU ranks 273rd (41.5).
- The Panthers rank sixth in steals per game (10.1) while the Blazers rank 175th (5.7).
- FIU ranks third in blocks per game (6.8) while UAB ranks 117th (3.1).
- The Panthers rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while the Blazers rank 276th (16.4).
- FIU ranks 28th in assists per game (16.1) while UAB ranks 236th (10.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 4.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
