UTSA Roadrunners at FIU Panthers Betting Prediction 01/04/20

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Expect a fast-paced game when the UTSA Roadrunners (6-8, 0-1 CUSA) visit FIU to take on the Panthers (10-4, 1-0 CUSA). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

UTSA Roadrunners vs. FIU Panthers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Panthers barely escaped the UTEP Miners, 69-67, while the Roadrunners fell to the Florida Atlantic Owls, 79-64.

FIU played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.211 (above their season average of 0.195) and a turnover percentage of 17.3 (better than their season average of 18.7). For those same stats, UTEP recorded marks of 0.113 and 20.3, respectively. UTSA, meanwhile, held Florida Atlantic to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 33.3). Osasumwen Osaghae played a key role for FIU with nine points and 12 rebounds. Keaton Wallace played well for UTSA, recording 27 points.

The Roadrunners won the sole game between these two teams last year, 100-67. UTSA’s 0.652 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over FIU, who had a rate of 0.438. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

There should be a fair amount of transition action in this matchup that showcases two of the country’s more up-and-down teams. FIU ranks 11th in possessions per game (77.2) and UTSA is 28th (74.6).

UTSA Roadrunners vs. FIU Panthers Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UTSA ranks 36th in rebounds per game (40.2) while FIU ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).
  • The Panthers rank first in blocks per game (7.4) while the Roadrunners rank 115th (3.1).
  • FIU ranks 16th in assists per game (16.9) while UTSA ranks 123rd (13.3).
  • The Roadrunners rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Panthers rank 158th (7.9).
  • FIU averages 26.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. UTSA ranks 161st in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 2.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (4.1 above their season average).