The UTSA Roadrunners (8-7, 2-0 CUSA) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they take on the Rice Owls (7-9, 2-1 CUSA) at UTSA Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Rice Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners Free Prediction
In the Owls’ last outing, they beat the St. Leo Lions, 80-64. The Owls had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.196) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 25.9). Jack Williams led the way for Rice, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Roadrunners lost a close one to the St. Edwards Hilltoppers in their last outing, 77-76. St. Edwards’ 0.231 free throw rate was their biggest strength over UTSA, who had a mark of 0.068. UTSA’s Giovanni De Nicolao contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the contest.
After the Roadrunners won both matchups against the Owls last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, UTSA won 79-60. UTSA made 15 of their 34 three pointers (44.1 percent), while Rice was 7-31 (22.6 percent).
Williams has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Rice.
It could be a tough game for UTSA on the offensive glass. The Roadrunners currently rank 234th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 percent), while Rice ranks 69th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Rice Owls at UTSA Roadrunners Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UTSA averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Rice ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
The Owls rank 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Roadrunners rank 136th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
Rice ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while UTSA ranks 79th (3.2).
The Roadrunners are 46th in the country with 5.5 steals allowed per game while the Owls are 58th with 5.8 steals allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Owls have outscored opponents by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Rice has been defeated by an average of 3.5 points.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
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