It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the FIU Golden Panthers (11-5, 2-1 CUSA) welcome the Old Dominion Monarchs (11-5, 1-2 CUSA) to the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. FIU Golden Panthers ATS Prediction
In the Monarchs’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Florida Atlantic Owls, 80-73. Florida Atlantic’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Old Dominion. The Owls had a rate of 0.314 (above their season average of 0.194), while the Monarchs posted a mark of 0.193. Ahmad Caver led Old Dominion in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Golden Panthers barely escaped the Charlotte 49ers in their last outing, 69-66. FIU’s 19.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Charlotte, who had a mark of 26.4. The Golden Panthers’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.8, while the 49ers’ was above their season average of 20.9. With 13 points, seven rebounds and seven blocks, Osasumwen Osaghae put together a solid game for FIU.
This contest should be a matchup of conflicting paces. FIU has preferred to play fast (first in possessions per game), while Old Dominion has been more half-court-oriented (348th in possessions per game).
After the Monarchs won both matchups against the Golden Panthers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Old Dominion won 79-53. Old Dominion made nine of their 20 three pointers (45.0 percent), while FIU was just 2-22 (9.1 percent).
Old Dominion Monarchs at FIU Golden Panthers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion averages 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. FIU ranks 266th in rebounds allowed per game (44.4).
The Monarchs rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while the Golden Panthers rank 150th (7.3).
FIU ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (30.0) while Old Dominion ranks 138th (22.8).
The Monarchs rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Golden Panthers rank 138th (4.4).
Old Dominion ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while FIU ranks 170th (14.3).
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The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Panthers have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (11.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (8.7 below their season average).
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