The UTSA Roadrunners (0-4) will be in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena when they meet the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (3-2). Action begins at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Roadrunners fell to the UC Irvine Anteaters, 65-56, while the Jackrabbits were defeated by the Tulane Green Wave, 84-80.
South Dakota State made 14 of their 27 three pointers (51.9 percent) while UTSA had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 20.0). Keaton Wallace had a good game for UTSA, contributing 23 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, South Dakota State received a boost from Mike Daum, who recorded 28 points and 13 rebounds.
Getting to the line might be rare for UTSA in this meeting. The Roadrunners rank 329th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.193, while South Dakota State ranks 18th in FTA rate allowed (0.182) dating back to last season. The Jackrabbits should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 5th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent). Conversely, the Roadrunners have forced the 59th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.0 percent).
South Dakota State vs. UTSA Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UTSA, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UTSA averages 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the country. South Dakota State ranks 290th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- The Jackrabbits rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Roadrunners rank 163rd (3.5).
- South Dakota State ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while UTSA ranks 120th (12.8).
- The Jackrabbits average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. The Roadrunners rank 296th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- UTSA ranks 134th in steals per game (6.4) while South Dakota State ranks 262nd (4.9).
