The Old Dominion Monarchs (21-6, 11-3 CUSA) welcome the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-11, 9-5 CUSA) to Constant Convocation Center. The Monarchs will try to continue their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Monarchs beat the Charlotte 49ers, 73-60, while the Hilltoppers were beaten by the UAB Blazers, 68-60.
Old Dominion played a nearly perfect contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 31.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.486). For those same stats, Charlotte was 22.6 and 0.435, respectively. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 17.7). Ahmad Caver fueled Old Dominion with 20 points and eight rebounds. Charles Bassey led the way for Western Kentucky, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, B.J. Stith led the Monarchs to a 69-66 win. He recorded a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Monarchs’ 12.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hilltoppers, who had a mark of 17.2.
Getting to the line might be rare for Old Dominion in this showdown. The Monarchs rank 291st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.197, while Western Kentucky ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.176).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. Western Kentucky ranks 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- The Monarchs rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Hilltoppers rank 91st (6.0).
- Old Dominion ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Western Kentucky ranks 120th (12.8).
- The Monarchs rank 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Hilltoppers rank 270th (18.0).
- Old Dominion ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Western Kentucky ranks 118th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Hilltoppers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 1.9 for the season.
