UTSA Roadrunners vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Free Prediction 02/06/20

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The UTSA Roadrunners (10-13, 4-6 CUSA) will be at Chartway Arena to go head-to-head against the Old Dominion Monarchs (9-14, 5-5 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

UTSA Roadrunners vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds

Both teams lost a close one in their last game. The Monarchs fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 76-73, while the Roadrunners were defeated by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 83-80.

UTSA was lights out from beyond the arc (9-23; 39.1 percent) while Old Dominion held Louisiana Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.9 (below their season average of 30.6). Xavier Green led the way for Old Dominion, recording 18 points and six assists. UTSA, meanwhile, rallied around Jhivvan Jackson, who contributed 32 points and seven rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Monarchs won 65-64. Old Dominion won the rebounding battle. The Monarchs had 15 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Roadrunners had four and 29, respectively. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.

This contest should be a matchup of conflicting paces. UTSA has preferred a fast-paced style of play (27th in possessions per game), while Old Dominion has been more methodical (306th in possessions per game).

UTSA vs. Old Dominion Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UTSA ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Old Dominion ranks 243rd (18.7).
  • The Monarchs are 10th in the country with 4.7 steals allowed per game while the Roadrunners are 58th with 5.7 steals allowed per game.
  • The Monarchs average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. The Roadrunners rank 229th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • UTSA ranks 139th in assists per game (13.2) while Old Dominion ranks 259th (9.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Monarchs have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Old Dominion has lost by an average of 0.2 points.
  • During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average).