The UTSA Roadrunners (0-4) meet the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (3-2) in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena. The game gets underway at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Prediction
In the Jackrabbits’ last game, they were topped by the Tulane Green Wave, 84-80. Tulane’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over South Dakota State. The Green Wave had a rate of 7.0 (better than their season average of 21.7), while the Jackrabbits posted a mark of 11.5. Mike Daum was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
The Roadrunners were beaten by the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last contest, 65-56. UC Irvine’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over UTSA. The Anteaters had a rate of 30.8 (below their season average of 40.2), while the Roadrunners posted a mark of 22.7 (below their season average of 34.3). With 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Keaton Wallace was the game’s leading scorer.
Points at the line might be hard to find for UTSA in this contest. The Roadrunners rank 329th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.193, while South Dakota State ranks 18th in FTA rate allowed (0.182) since last season. Moreover, the Jackrabbits rank fifth in turnover percentage (14.4 percent), while the Roadrunners rank 294th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.0 percent).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UTSA averages 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. South Dakota State ranks 290th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
The Jackrabbits rank 27th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Roadrunners rank 296th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
UTSA ranks 134th in steals per game (6.4) while South Dakota State ranks 262nd (4.9).
The Jackrabbits rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Roadrunners rank 163rd (3.5).
South Dakota State ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while UTSA ranks 120th (12.8).
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