UAB Blazers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Free Prediction 03/14/19

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The UTSA Roadrunners (17-14, 11-7 CUSA) will be in the Conference USA Conference Tourney at Ford Center at The Star when they clash against the UAB Blazers (19-13, 11-8 CUSA). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

UAB Blazers vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds

In their last game, the Roadrunners got blown out by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 81-48, while the Blazers defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 70-61.

UAB played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.202) and a turnover percentage of 15.6 (worse than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, Middle Tennessee recorded marks of 0.052 and 18.8, respectively. UTSA, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.153 vs. 0.046). Giovanni De Nicolao put together a good outing for UTSA with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Zack Bryant led the way for UAB, contributing 15 points.

This contest should be a matchup of conflicting tempos. UTSA has preferred to play up-tempo (16th in possessions per game), while UAB has been more methodical (316th in possessions per game).

UAB Blazers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UTSA ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while UAB ranks 255th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
  • The Blazers rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Roadrunners rank 82nd (5.8).
  • The Blazers rank 64th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while the Roadrunners rank 280th (39.2).
  • UTSA ranks 166th in assists per game (12.9) while UAB ranks 225th (11.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. On the season, UTSA has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).