The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-1) and the UAPB Golden Lions (2-4) battle at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
UAPB Golden Lions at Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bearcats defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 71-57, while the Golden Lions beat the Little Rock Trojans 75-66.
UAPB’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Little Rock. The Golden Lions had a rate of 8.7 (better than their season average of 16.0), while the Trojans posted a mark of 18.9 (above the 15.3 mark opponents have averaged against UAPB this season). Meanwhile, Cincinnati dominated every facet of their game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 14.3) and a free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.214). Ole Miss was 15.8 and 0.314, respectively, for those same stats. Jarron Cumberland had a good outing for Cincinnati, recording 25 points. Meanwhile, UAPB was led by Charles Jackson, who finished with 21 points and six rebounds.
The Bearcats won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 77-49. Cincinnati won the rebounding battle. The Bearcats had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 22) and total rebounds (42 vs. 28).
Cincinnati could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the nation’s worst offenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bearcats rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.437), while UAPB is 303rd in effective field goal percentage (0.486). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Golden Lions. They rank 289th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the Bearcats have forced the 30th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).
UAPB at Cincinnati Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Cincinnati ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while UAPB ranks 308th (39.3).
- The Golden Lions rank second in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Bearcats rank 80th (2.9).
- Cincinnati ranks 251st in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while UAPB ranks 270th (19.4).
- The Bearcats rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Golden Lions rank 272nd (7.6).
- Cincinnati ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while UAPB ranks 249th (14.5).
