The UTSA Roadrunners (15-10, 9-3 CUSA) will be at Reed Green Coliseum to clash with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (15-9, 7-5 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Golden Eagles barely escaped the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 73-71, while the Roadrunners were victorious over the Florida Atlantic Owls 86-74.
The Roadrunners had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 14.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.581 (above their season average of 0.508). Meanwhile, Southern Miss’ 0.333 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Louisiana Tech, who had a rate of 0.169. The Golden Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.153, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.234. Cortez Edwards had a good game for Southern Miss, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Jhivvan Jackson, meanwhile fueled UTSA with 24 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Roadrunners won the most recent matchup 64-56. UTSA out-rebounded Southern Miss. The Roadrunners had 13 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Golden Eagles had five and 34, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Roadrunners’ Keaton Wallace has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 28 points per game. Meanwhile, Edwards has averaged 15 points,6.2 assists,2.8 steals during that same time frame for the Golden Eagles.
Southern Miss should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Golden Eagles rank 52nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while UTSA is 185th in effective field goal percentage (0.511). It will also be a tale of two tempos as the aggressively-paced Roadrunners rank 14th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Eagles rank 273rd.
UTSA at Southern Miss ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UTSA averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. Southern Miss ranks 279th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Roadrunners rank 107th (3.4).
- Southern Miss ranks 43rd in steals per game (7.7) while UTSA ranks 77th (7.0).
- The Roadrunners average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 212th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Southern Miss ranks 15th in assists per game (17.0) while UTSA ranks 161st (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 92.8 points per game (12.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 8.0 for the season.
