It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the UAB Blazers (8-5) welcome the Florida Atlantic Owls (9-4) to Bartow Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UAB Blazers ATS Prediction
In the Owls’ last outing, they blew out the Florida Tech Panthers, 98-52. The Owls had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.356) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 32.6). With 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Jailyn Ingram led Florida Atlantic in scoring.
The Blazers defeated the Mercer Bears in their last game, 75-67. The Blazers had a much better free throw rate (0.537 vs. 0.322) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 25.6). With 12 points and five assists, UAB’s Zack Bryant played well.
After the Blazers won both contests against the Owls last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, UAB won 83-72. The Blazers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.600 vs. 0.456) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 20.0).
Ingram has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Florida Atlantic.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for UAB in this showdown. The Blazers currently rank 68th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 percent), while Florida Atlantic ranks 169th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.0 percent).
Florida Atlantic at UAB Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida Atlantic ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while UAB ranks 209th (20.4).
The Blazers rank 29th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while the Owls rank 152nd (36.1).
UAB ranks 48th in assists per game (12.1) while Florida Atlantic ranks 128th (13.6).
The Owls rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Blazers rank 63rd (3.1).
UAB averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. Florida Atlantic ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
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The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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