The Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) and the UTSA Roadrunners (0-1), who both like to play fast, will battle at UTSA Convocation Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Oklahoma Sooners at UTSA Roadrunners ATS Prediction
The Sooners will be hoping for a similar outcome after defeating the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in their last outing, 91-76. The Sooners had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.130) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.595 vs. 0.486). Oklahoma was led by Christian James, who was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
In the Roadrunners’ last game, they dropped a tough one against the St. Edwards Hilltoppers, 77-76. St. Edwards’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over UTSA. The Hilltoppers had a rate of 0.231, while the Roadrunners posted a mark of 0.068. With 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Giovanni De Nicolao had a solid performance for UTSA.
The Sooners won the lone contest against the Roadrunners last season, 97-85. The Sooners knocked down 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 26.4).
There could be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that showcases a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. UTSA ranks 29th in possessions per game (73.8) and Oklahoma is seventh (76.5) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Oklahoma at UTSA Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UTSA averages 40.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the country. Oklahoma ranks 300th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
The Roadrunners average 27.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. The Sooners rank 288th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
UTSA ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Oklahoma ranks 220th (6.8).
The Sooners rank 30th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Roadrunners rank 205th (2.7).
UTSA ranks 113th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while Oklahoma ranks 254th (14.8).
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