Expect a fast-paced game when the UTSA Roadrunners (12-10, 6-3 CUSA) visit Marshall to play the Thundering Herd (13-9, 6-3 CUSA). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Odds
In their last game, the Thundering Herd beat the UTEP Miners, 91-86, while the Roadrunners were beaten by the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 96-88.
Marshall played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 15.3) and a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.209). UTEP had marks of 20.1 and 0.222, respectively, for those same stats. UTSA, meanwhile, made 16 of their 31 three pointers (51.6 percent). Jon Elmore played a pivotal role for Marshall with 44 points and seven rebounds. UTSA, meanwhile, received a boost from Jhivvan Jackson, who finished with 46 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Thundering Herd won the last game 95-81. Marshall was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Thundering Herd made 32 of their 38 free throws (84.2 percent), while the Roadrunners were just 17-26 (65.4 percent). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Marshall currently ranks 12th in possessions per game (76.5) and UTSA is 22nd (74.7). Additionally, the Roadrunners rank 43rd in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Thundering Herd rank 29th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.2 percent).
UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Marshall ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).
- The Roadrunners rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Thundering Herd rank 129th (6.7).
- The Thundering Herd rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while the Roadrunners rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- Marshall ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.8) while UTSA ranks 152nd (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Thundering Herd’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 2.4 for the season.
