The FIU Golden Panthers (14-9, 5-5 CUSA) head to UTSA to play the Roadrunners (13-10, 7-3 CUSA) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
FIU Golden Panthers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Prediction
In the Golden Panthers’ last matchup, they topped the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 75-69. FIU’s 9.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Louisiana Tech, who had a rate of 14.0. The Golden Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.5. With 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Trejon Jacob was the game’s leading scorer.
The Roadrunners were victorious over the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last outing, 116-106. The Roadrunners made 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Thundering Herd to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.0 (below their season average of 24.2). Keaton Wallace was the top scorer from either team with 45 points on 15-for-24 shooting from the field.
After the Golden Panthers won the only game against the Roadrunners last season, 79-76, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Golden Panthers’ 13.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Roadrunners, who had a mark of 16.2.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features two of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. UTSA ranks 14th in possessions per game (75.6) and FIU is second (82.2).
FIU vs. UTSA Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UTSA averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. FIU ranks 277th in rebounds allowed per game (43.5).
The Golden Panthers average 29.1 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the country. The Roadrunners rank 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
FIU ranks 38th in assists per game (15.7) while UTSA ranks 171st (12.7).
The Roadrunners rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Golden Panthers rank 175th (7.4).
FIU ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.3) while UTSA ranks 154th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Panthers have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, FIU has defeated opponents by an average of 4.6 points.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 87.8 points per game (9.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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