The Charlotte 49ers (13-9, 7-4 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at Dale F. Halton Arena against the UTSA Roadrunners (11-13, 5-6 CUSA). The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
UTSA Roadrunners at Charlotte 49ers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The 49ers defeated the UTEP Miners 68-64, while the Roadrunners beat the Old Dominion Monarchs 85-81.
The Roadrunners had a better effective field goal percentage (0.514 vs. 0.470) and held the Monarchs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.1 (below their season average of 31.2). The 49ers, on the other hand, held the Miners to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 24.0). The Miners had a free throw rate of 0.123 (below their season average of 0.283). Charlotte received a boost from Jahmir Young, who finished with 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Jhivvan Jackson was a key piece for UTSA with 45 points.
The Roadrunners won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 88-43. The Roadrunners’ 9.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the 49ers, who had a mark of 20.9. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The aggressive Charlotte offense might be living from the charity stripe in this contest. The 49ers currently rank 47th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while UTSA ranks 265th in FTA rate allowed (0.252). It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Roadrunners rank 20th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced 49ers rank 261st.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Charlotte 49ers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Charlotte, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Charlotte ranks 256th (18.4).
- The 49ers rank 90th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Roadrunners rank 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Roadrunners rank 47th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the 49ers rank 272nd (32.2).
- Charlotte ranks 43rd in steals per game (8.0) while UTSA ranks 152nd (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UTSA has defeated opponents by an average of 1.5 points.
- During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
