The UTSA Roadrunners (14-10, 8-3 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at UTSA Convocation Center against the Florida Atlantic Owls (14-10, 5-6 CUSA). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Florida Atlantic Owls at UTSA Roadrunners Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Roadrunners dismantled the FIU Golden Panthers 100-67, while the Owls were victorious over the UTEP Miners 61-48.
The Owls held the Miners to an effective field goal percentage of 0.330 (below their season average of 0.480) and had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 19.8). UTSA, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.652 (above their season average of 0.501) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 26.4). For those same stats, FIU put up marks of 0.438 and 25.0, respectively. UTSA’s Keaton Wallace had a good outing, putting up 27 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Anthony Adger played a pivotal role for Florida Atlantic with 27 points and five rebounds.
The Owls won the only contest between these two teams last season, 73-69. The Owls’ 5.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Roadrunners, who had a mark of 12.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Florida Atlantic could have a tough time creating turnovers. UTSA ranks 51st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Florida Atlantic forces the 156th-most turnovers (19.6 percent).
Florida Atlantic at UTSA Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.2) while UTSA ranks 275th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Owls rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Roadrunners rank 113th (3.5).
- The Owls average 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 24th in the country. The Roadrunners rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- UTSA ranks 68th in steals per game (7.1) while Florida Atlantic ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 93.2 points per game (13.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
