UAB Blazers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Free Prediction 01/30/19

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The UAB Blazers (14-7, 6-2 CUSA) will be at the Murphy Athletic Center to go head-to-head with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-16, 2-6 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

UAB Blazers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Blue Raiders lost to the North Texas Mean Green, 70-53, while the Blazers won a close one over the Rice Owls, 89-86.

UAB’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Rice. The Blazers had a rate of 3.9 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Owls posted a mark of 16.6. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.294 (above their season average of 0.215). Reggie Scurry had a solid performance for Middle Tennessee, recording 15 points. Meanwhile, Zack Bryant played a pivotal role for UAB with 30 points and five rebounds.

The Blue Raiders dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Middle Tennessee won 79-54. The Blue Raiders’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Blazers. Middle Tennessee had a rate of 9.2, while UAB posted a mark of 20.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This game should be a showdown of conflicting paces. Middle Tennessee prefers to play fast (94th in possessions per game), while UAB is methodical (318th in possessions per game).

UAB at Middle Tennessee Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UAB ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Middle Tennessee ranks 204th (36.4).
  • The Blazers rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Blue Raiders rank 264th (18.4).
  • The Blazers average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. The Blue Raiders rank 196th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
  • UAB ranks 190th in assists per game (12.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 243rd (10.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blue Raiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 9.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.1 above their season average).