The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (11-7, 3-3 CUSA) head to Old Dominion to take on the Monarchs (13-5, 3-2 CUSA) in a game that has the potential to be low-scoring. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Old Dominion Monarchs Free Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they defeated the Charlotte 49ers, 63-60. Southern Miss’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Charlotte. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 10.4 (better than their season average of 12.6), while the 49ers posted a mark of 17.6. Tyree Griffin fueled Southern Miss with 10 points and six assists.
The Monarchs edged the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their last contest, 64-63. Old Dominion’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana Tech. The Monarchs had a rate of 12.6 (better than their season average of 15.3), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 16.0. B.J. Stith was the game’s top scorer with 16 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
This battle figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the nation’s top defenses face off. Old Dominion ranks 21st in defensive efficiency (92.5) and Southern Miss is 45th (94.4). Moreover, second chance points could be tough to come by for the Golden Eagles. They rank 301st in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.8 percent, while the Monarchs are 20th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.6 percent).
After the Monarchs won the sole contest against the Golden Eagles last season, 68-63, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Monarchs made 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 19.8).
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Southern Miss ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
The Monarchs rank 89th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 235th (26.0).
Southern Miss ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.6) while Old Dominion ranks 165th (12.7).
The Golden Eagles rank 45th in steals per game (7.8) while the Monarchs rank 165th (5.6).
Old Dominion ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.6) while Southern Miss ranks 97th (3.4).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 7.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (10.2 above their season average).
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