The UTSA Roadrunners (12-9, 6-2 CUSA) will be at E.A. Diddle Arena to go head-to-head with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (11-10, 4-4 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hilltoppers fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 62-50, while the Roadrunners won a close one over the Old Dominion Monarchs, 74-73.
The Roadrunners had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 14.9) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.490). Western Kentucky, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.326 (above their season average of 0.272). Charles Bassey had a solid game for Western Kentucky with 16 points and eight rebounds. Keaton Wallace, meanwhile led the way for UTSA, contributing 29 points and five rebounds.
The Roadrunners won the only game between these two teams last season, 74-63. The Roadrunners’ 32.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Hilltoppers, who had a mark of 24.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Western Kentucky offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this battle. The Hilltoppers rank 61st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.274, while UTSA ranks 232nd in FTA rate allowed (0.243). The Roadrunners should have an edge in terms of ball protection. They rank 57th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the Hilltoppers force the 100th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Western Kentucky ranks 282nd (16.5).
- The Roadrunners rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Hilltoppers rank 117th (6.5).
- The Hilltoppers rank 97th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Roadrunners rank 265th (39.4).
- Western Kentucky ranks 13th in blocks per game (5.2) while UTSA ranks 151st (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hilltoppers have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
