The UTSA Roadrunners (6-7) will be at FAU Arena to clash with the Florida Atlantic Owls (8-5) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Owls lost a tough one against the South Florida Bulls, 60-58, while the Roadrunners dismantled the Our Lady of the Lake Saints, 99-64.
UTSA dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.483) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 29.4). Our Lady of the Lake put up marks of 0.344 and 30.6, respectively, for those same stats. Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, held South Florida to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.9 (below their season average of 34.9). Karlis Silins put together a solid performance for Florida Atlantic with 12 points. UTSA, meanwhile, received a boost from Keaton Wallace, who contributed 30 points.
The Roadrunners won the only game between these two teams last season, 86-74. The Roadrunners’ 10.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Owls, who had a rate of 14.8. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a key role in this contest. UTSA commits the 53rd-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 18.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Florida Atlantic forces the 49th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.2 percent).
UTSA Roadrunners at Florida Atlantic Owls Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UTSA ranks 242nd (37.9).
- The Roadrunners rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Owls rank 105th (6.6).
- The Owls rank 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Roadrunners rank 197th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while UTSA ranks 87th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 88.2 points per game (10.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
