UAB Blazers Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Old Dominion Monarchs

The Old Dominion Monarchs will look to improve on a 16-5 record on Saturday when they host the UAB Blazers in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Ted Constant Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Old Dominion sat as -5.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

UAB Blazers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Old Dominion Monarchs bring a 16-5 record (8-10-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 15-8 Blazers, who are 8-9 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Old Dominion go 12-7 so far and the UAB Blazers go 7-8-2.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Old Dominion Monarchs and the No. 186-ranked UAB Blazers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Old Dominion's No. 155-ranked scoring average of 73.38 PPG, against a UAB Blazers defense rated No. 71 and allowing 68.43 PPG. The Old Dominion Monarchs FG% has averaged 44.16% to date this season, less than the UAB Blazers shooters have managed so far (49.52% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Chris Cokley scored 26 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading UAB over Charlotte, 76-64, on Thursday at Dale F. Halton Arena.

Old Dominion suffered a 66-59 loss against Middle Tennessee on Thursday, getting 14 points from Randy Haynes in a losing effort at Ted Constant Center.

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