It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Old Dominion Monarchs (10-4, 0-1 CUSA) welcome the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-6, 1-0 CUSA) to the Constant Convocation Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction
The last time the Hilltoppers played, they were dismantled by the No. 25 Washington Huskies, 73-55. Washington’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Western Kentucky. The Huskies had a rate of 9.8, while the Hilltoppers posted a mark of 21.0. Charles Bassey put together a good performance for Western Kentucky, putting up 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Monarchs dismantled the Navy Midshipmen in their last contest, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Ahmad Caver was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
Old Dominion may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this contest. The Monarchs rank 311th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while Western Kentucky ranks 52nd in FTA rate allowed (0.185).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Taveion Hollingsworth (0 points) has been great for the Hilltoppers while B.J. Stith (0 points) has made great contributions to the Monarchs.
After the Hilltoppers won all three matchups against the Monarchs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Western Kentucky won 57-49. Western Kentucky had a much better free throw rate (0.367 vs. 0.192). Old Dominion, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 15.4).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Western Kentucky ranks 264th (16.0).
The Monarchs rank 39th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Hilltoppers rank 146th (35.8).
Old Dominion ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Western Kentucky ranks 91st (3.5).
The Monarchs rank 38th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Hilltoppers rank 109th (12.9).
Old Dominion ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Western Kentucky ranks 65th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Hilltoppers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Western Kentucky has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
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