The UTSA Roadrunners (10-7, 4-0 CUSA) visit Murphy Athletic Center to meet the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-14, 0-4 CUSA). The Roadrunners have won their last seven games, while the Blue Raiders have lost 13 consecutive games. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Blue Raiders fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 73-56, while the Roadrunners barely escaped the North Texas Mean Green, 76-74.
UTSA played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 15.7) and a free throw rate of 0.258 (above their season average of 0.198). North Texas was 17.3 and 0.219, respectively, for those same stats. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9 (above their season average of 30.2). Middle Tennessee was lifted by Reggie Scurry, who recorded 13 points and six rebounds. Keaton Wallace, meanwhile was a key piece for UTSA with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Blue Raiders won the sole game between these two teams last year, 75-51. Converting at the free throw line was one of Middle Tennessee’s biggest strengths. They were 11-13 (84.6 percent), while the Roadrunners were just 2-5 (40.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Middle Tennessee could struggle to create turnovers. UTSA ranks 102nd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while Middle Tennessee forces the 250th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Middle Tennessee ranks 270th (17.2).
- The Roadrunners rank 194th in assists per game (11.8) while the Blue Raiders rank 234th (9.8).
- The Blue Raiders rank 72nd in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Roadrunners rank 244th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
- UTSA ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 178th (8.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 2.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
