The UAB Blazers (9-5, 0-1 CUSA) will be at Chartway Arena to meet the Old Dominion Monarchs (5-9, 1-0 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
UAB Blazers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Monarchs defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 70-60, while the Blazers lost to the Charlotte 49ers, 51-44.
Old Dominion dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.471 (above their season average of 0.164) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 29.7). Middle Tennessee was 0.172 and 19.6, respectively, for those same stats. UAB, meanwhile, held Charlotte to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 23.0). Jason Wade had a good outing for Old Dominion, finishing with 21 points and nine rebounds. Tavin Lovan, meanwhile fueled UAB with 11 points.
The Monarchs edged out the Blazers in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Old Dominion won 61-59. Old Dominion’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Monarchs had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 21) and total rebounds (36 vs. 28). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Old Dominion ranks 274th in possessions per game (67.8) and UAB is 338th (65.0). Also, the Blazers rank 31st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.442), while the Monarchs rank 337th in effective field goal percentage (0.440).
UAB vs. Old Dominion Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UAB ranks 149th (7.6).
- The Monarchs rank 251st in three pointers attempted per game (17.5) while the Blazers rank 260th (16.9).
- UAB ranks 115th in blocks per game (3.1) while Old Dominion ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Blazers rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while the Monarchs rank 103rd (34.0).
- UAB ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Old Dominion ranks 94th (11.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
- The Monarchs have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Old Dominion has been defeated by an average of 1.4 points.
