The UTEP Miners (6-9, 1-3 CUSA) look to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UAB Blazers (10-7, 2-2 CUSA) at Bartow Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UTEP Miners vs. UAB Blazers ATS Prediction
The last time the Miners played, they topped the Rice Owls, 65-64. UTEP’s 0.518 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Rice, who had a mark of 0.475. The Miners’ mark was above their season average of 0.491. UTEP rallied around Jordan Lathon, who contributed 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
The Blazers lost to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in their last outing, 73-68. Southern Miss’ 0.296 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UAB, who had a rate of 0.090. The Golden Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.159, while the Blazers’ was below their season average of 0.180. With 14 points on 7-for-10 shooting, Lewis Sullivan led UAB in scoring.
After the Blazers won the sole game against the Miners last season, 85-78, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Blazers had a much better free throw rate (0.263 vs. 0.143) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 31.6).
The offense of UAB will battle against the elite defense of UTEP. The Blazers currently rank 194th in offensive efficiency, while the Miners are 85th in defensive efficiency. The Miners should have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Miners rank 261st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while the Blazers rank 53rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
UTEP at UAB Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Uab, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAB ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while UTEP ranks 147th (35.5).
The Miners rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Blazers rank 58th (11.8).
UAB ranks 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while UTEP ranks 238th (19.3).
The Blazers rank 108th in steals per game (6.5) while the Miners rank 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
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The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blazers have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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