Charlotte 49ers at UTSA Roadrunners Betting Prediction 01/24/19

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A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the UTSA Roadrunners (10-9, 4-2 CUSA) when they welcome the Charlotte 49ers (5-13, 2-5 CUSA) to UTSA Convocation Center. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Charlotte 49ers vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Roadrunners fell to the UAB Blazers, 83-73, while the 49ers were defeated by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 76-70.

Charlotte held Old Dominion to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 32.1) while UTSA held UAB to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 35.0). UTSA rallied around Keaton Wallace, who finished with 33 points and nine rebounds. Jon Davis fueled Charlotte with 30 points.

The Roadrunners won the only game between these two teams last season, 97-89. UTSA was lights out from beyond the arc (13-25; 52.0 percent). Charlotte, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 20.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. UTSA has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (21st in possessions per game), while Charlotte has been more methodical (341st in possessions per game).

Charlotte 49ers at UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Charlotte ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UTSA ranks 261st (39.5).
  • The Roadrunners rank 203rd in assists per game (12.1) while the 49ers rank 258th (9.3).
  • Charlotte ranks 79th in blocks per game (3.7) while UTSA ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Roadrunners rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the 49ers rank 238th (19.3).
  • UTSA ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while Charlotte ranks 188th (4.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
  • The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 1.3 for the season.