The UAB Blazers (12-7, 4-2 CUSA) and the North Texas Mean Green (17-2, 5-1 CUSA), who both like to play slow, will go head-to-head at The Super Pit. The game can be seen on beIN Sports at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
UAB Blazers vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Prediction
The last time the Blazers played, they topped the UTSA Roadrunners, 83-73. UAB’s 0.304 free throw rate was their largest strength over UTSA, who had a rate of 0.082. The Blazers’ mark was above their season average of 0.175, while the Roadrunners’ was below their season average of 0.192. UAB rallied around Lewis Sullivan, who contributed 16 points and eight rebounds.
The Mean Green edged the Rice Owls in their last outing, 76-75. North Texas’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Rice. The Mean Green had a rate of 12.5 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Owls posted a mark of 22.0 (above their season average of 15.9). With 14 points, eight rebounds and five steals, North Texas’ Ryan Woolridge played well.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. North Texas currently ranks 296th in possessions per game (67.3) and UAB is 308th (66.7).
After the Mean Green won the lone contest against the Blazers last season, 67-60, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. North Texas had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.549 vs. 0.389). UAB, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.3 vs. 19.4).
UAB Blazers vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Texas ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while UAB ranks 199th (24.0).
The Blazers rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Mean Green rank 109th (3.6).
North Texas ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (9.8) while UAB ranks 68th (11.9).
The Blazers rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Mean Green rank 32nd (31.7).
North Texas averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. UAB ranks 81st in steals allowed per game (5.9).
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The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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