The UTSA Roadrunners (8-7, 2-0 CUSA) and the Rice Owls (7-9, 2-1 CUSA) go head-to-head at UTSA Convocation Center. The Roadrunners will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Rice Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Roadrunners lost a close one to the St. Edwards Hilltoppers, 77-76, while the Owls were victorious over the St. Leo Lions, 80-64.
Rice dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.379 and a turnover percentage of 14.4. St. Leo recorded marks of 0.196 and 25.9, respectively, for those same stats. UTSA, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.3). Giovanni De Nicolao had a good game for UTSA, contributing 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Jack Williams played a key role for Rice with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Roadrunners dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last matchup, UTSA won 79-60. UTSA launched 34 three pointers, making 15 of them (44.1 percent), while Rice was 7-31 (22.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Williams has been on fire as of late for Rice, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
It could be a tough game for UTSA on the offensive glass. The Roadrunners currently rank 234th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 percent), while Rice ranks 69th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Rice at UTSA Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 51st in rebounds per game (39.2) while Rice ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- The Roadrunners are 46th in the country with 5.5 steals allowed per game while the Owls are 58th with 5.8 steals allowed per game.
- The Owls rank 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Roadrunners rank 136th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- Rice ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while UTSA ranks 79th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 14.4 points in their last five games. For the season, UTSA has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
