A defensive battle should be expected when the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (9-7, 1-3 CUSA) and the UAB Blazers (10-6, 2-1 CUSA) clash at Reed Green Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
UAB Blazers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Free Prediction
In the Blazers’ last outing, they were topped by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 64-53. Louisiana Tech’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over UAB. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.103 (below their season average of 0.257), while the Blazers posted a mark of 0.054 (below their season average of 0.188). Jalen Perry was UAB’s high scorer with 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The Golden Eagles beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in their last contest, 77-70. The Golden Eagles held the Blue Raiders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 31.0) and had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 16.5). Tyree Griffin was Southern Miss’ high scorer with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Blazers won both contests against the Golden Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, UAB won 87-69. The Blazers knocked down 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.719 vs. 0.508).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Southern Miss ranks 269th in possessions per game (68.2) and UAB is 307th (67.1). Additionally, the Blazers rank 320th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.180), while the Golden Eagles rank 30th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
UAB Blazers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Southern Miss ranks 193rd (37.0).
The Golden Eagles rank 28th in assists per game (16.7) while the Blazers rank 184th (12.4).
UAB ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8) while Southern Miss ranks 230th (26.3).
The Golden Eagles rank 32nd in steals per game (8.2) while the Blazers rank 95th (6.8).
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The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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