The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-10, 6-7 CUSA) welcome the UTSA Roadrunners (15-11, 9-4 CUSA) to Thomas Assembly Center as the regular season comes to a close. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs defeated the UTEP Miners, 71-57, while the Roadrunners lost to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 78-71.
The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.109) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.504). UTSA, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 12.3). DaQuan Bracey had a solid performance for Louisiana Tech, recording 28 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, UTSA rallied around Keaton Wallace, who recorded 27 points and five rebounds.
The Roadrunners dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, UTSA won 74-64. UTSA’s 0.575 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Louisiana Tech, who had a rate of 0.388. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
UTSA may have a tough time creating turnovers. Louisiana Tech ranks 68th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while UTSA forces the 217th-most turnovers (18.6 percent). Moreover, the Roadrunners, who rank 309th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.193), will go head-to-head against the Bulldogs, who rank 60th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.197).
UTSA at Louisiana Tech Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.1) while UTSA ranks 268th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Roadrunners rank 50th (5.5).
- The Roadrunners rank 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Bulldogs rank 134th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- Louisiana Tech averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. UTSA ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 4.3 for the season.
