UAB Blazers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Prediction 03/15/19

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The UAB Blazers (20-13, 12-8 CUSA) square off against the Old Dominion Monarchs (24-8, 14-5 CUSA) in the Conference USA Conference Tourney at Ford Center at The Star. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

UAB Blazers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Monarchs barely escaped the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 57-56, while the Blazers defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 85-76.

UAB played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.417 (above their season average of 0.206) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 30.3). For those same stats, UTSA was 0.217 and 26.5, respectively. The Monarchs, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.096), while the Bulldogs had a turnover percentage of 20.6 (above their season average of 14.5). Ahmad Caver played a key role for Old Dominion with 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Zack Bryant played well for UAB, finishing with 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Old Dominion currently ranks 337th in possessions per game (65.0) and UAB is 309th (66.1).

UAB Blazers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Old Dominion ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.6) while UAB ranks 191st (2.3).
  • The Monarchs rank 21st in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Blazers rank 95th (36.7).
  • Old Dominion is 11th in the country with 4.8 steals allowed per game while UAB is 26th with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
  • The Monarchs rank 131st in three pointers allowed per game (21.9) while the Blazers rank 250th (24.9).
  • Old Dominion ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while UAB ranks 116th (12.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
  • The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 3.2 for the season.