The 17th-ranked Utah State Aggies (4-0) look to extend their hot start when they challenge the winless UTSA Roadrunners (0-4) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Odds
In their last game, the Aggies had no trouble getting past the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 81-54, while the Roadrunners fell to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 91-79.
Utah State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.346 (above their season average of 0.337) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (below their season average of 38.3). For those same stats, North Carolina A&T was 0.083 and 21.4, respectively. UTSA, meanwhile, forced Delaware into a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above their season average of 16.7). Utah State was led by Justin Bean, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Keaton Wallace played a pivotal role for UTSA with 17 points, six assists and five rebounds.
The aggressive Utah State offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this matchup. The Aggies rank 22nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while UTSA ranks 264th in FTA rate allowed (0.250) dating back to last season. Also, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Roadrunners. They rank 262nd in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.2 percent, while the Aggies have been fifth-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.8 percent).
UTSA Roadrunners at Utah State Aggies Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah State ranks 10th in rebounds per game (40.6) while UTSA ranks 312th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- The Roadrunners rank 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Aggies rank 184th (21.8).
- UTSA ranks 112th in steals per game (6.7) while Utah State ranks 126th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Aggies rank seventh in assists per game (17.5) while the Roadrunners rank 182nd (13.0).
- Utah State ranks 65th in blocks per game (4.1) while UTSA ranks 227th (2.4).
