The UTSA Roadrunners (10-7, 4-0 CUSA) go head-to-head with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-14, 0-4 CUSA) at Murphy Athletic Center. The Roadrunners have won seven consecutive games, while the Blue Raiders have lost their last 13 games. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Prediction
In the Roadrunners’ last outing, they beat the North Texas Mean Green, 76-74. The Roadrunners forced 15 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.258 (above their season average of 0.198). Keaton Wallace played a pivotal role for UTSA with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Blue Raiders were beaten by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their last game, 73-56. Louisiana Tech’s 0.250 free throw rate was their largest strength over Middle Tennessee, who had a rate of 0.071. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 0.249, while the Blue Raiders’ was below their season average of 0.213. With 13 points on 6-for-7 shooting, Reggie Scurry led Middle Tennessee in scoring.
Middle Tennessee could struggle to create turnovers. UTSA ranks 102nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while Middle Tennessee forces the 250th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).
After the Blue Raiders won the only game against the Roadrunners last season, 75-51, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Blue Raiders made 11 of their 13 free throws (84.6 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 14.6).
UTSA Roadrunners at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UTSA ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 178th (8.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 2.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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