The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-12, 0-3 CUSA) travel to UTSA Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the UTSA Roadrunners (7-9, 1-2 CUSA). The Golden Eagles will attempt to end a seven-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at UTSA Roadrunners Betting Odds
In their last game, the Roadrunners were victorious over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 89-73, while the Golden Eagles lost to the UTEP Miners, 76-64.
The Roadrunners held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3 (below their season average of 31.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.488). Southern Miss, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 18.1). UTSA was lifted by Jhivvan Jackson, who put up 37 points, six assists and five rebounds. Leonard Harper-Baker played a key role for Southern Miss with 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Golden Eagles dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Southern Miss won 81-48. Southern Miss’ 0.600 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over UTSA, who had a rate of 0.331. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down Roadrunners (ranked 20th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Golden Eagles (220th in possessions per game).
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at UTSA Roadrunners ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while Southern Miss ranks 257th (16.9).
- The Golden Eagles rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Roadrunners rank 68th (3.1).
- UTSA averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. Southern Miss ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The Roadrunners rank 27th in rebounds per game (40.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 191st (34.4).
- UTSA ranks 105th in assists per game (13.8) while Southern Miss ranks 148th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
