The Old Dominion Monarchs (22-6, 12-3 CUSA) travel to UTSA Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the UTSA Roadrunners (15-12, 9-5 CUSA). The Monarchs look to prolong their six-game winning streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Old Dominion Monarchs at UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Roadrunners fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 72-67, while the Monarchs defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 67-63.
Old Dominion dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.4 (worse than their season average of 14.9) and a free throw rate of 0.207 (above their season average of 0.197). For those same stats, Western Kentucky put up marks of 21.0 and 0.164, respectively. UTSA, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 13.8). Byron Frohnen had a good game for UTSA, putting up 10 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. B.J. Stith was a key piece for Old Dominion with 18 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Keaton Wallace led the Roadrunners to a 74-73 win. He scored a game-high 29 points. The Roadrunners’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Monarchs. UTSA had a rate of 11.9, while Old Dominion posted a mark of 14.3.
Opposite paces will be on display in this battle. UTSA prefers an up-and-down style of play (14th in possessions per game), while Old Dominion is more half-court-oriented (336th in possessions per game).
Old Dominion vs. UTSA Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion averages 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the NCAA. UTSA ranks 279th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Monarchs rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Roadrunners rank 101st (12.6).
- Old Dominion is seventh in the NCAA with 4.6 steals allowed per game while UTSA is 49th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
- The Monarchs rank 27th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Roadrunners rank 180th (2.6).
- UTSA ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Old Dominion ranks 163rd (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
