The UTSA Roadrunners (0-3) go head-to-head against the UC Irvine Anteaters (4-0) in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena. The game gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. UTSA Roadrunners ATS Prediction
The Anteaters come in on a high note after beating the Santa Clara Broncos in their last outing, 61-49. The Anteaters held the Broncos to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 47.6). The Broncos had a free throw rate of 0.185 (below their season average of 0.246). With 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Collin Welp was the game’s leading scorer.
The last time the Roadrunners played, they were blown out by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 82-60. Oklahoma State made 10 of their 20 three pointers (50.0 percent), while UTSA was just 5-26 (19.2 percent). With 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting, Byron Frohnen was UTSA’s high scorer.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this contest. UTSA ranks 24th in possessions per game (73.9) while UC Irvine is 255th (68.2) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. UTSA Roadrunners Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Irvine averages 41.5 rebounds per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. UTSA ranks 296th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
The Roadrunners rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while the Anteaters rank 282nd (18.8).
UC Irvine ranks 63rd in blocks per game (4.1) while UTSA ranks 229th (2.7).
The Roadrunners rank 130th in steals per game (6.3) while the Anteaters rank 237th (5.2).
UC Irvine ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while UTSA ranks 123rd (12.9).
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