The UTSA Roadrunners (12-10, 6-3 CUSA) travel to Marshall to take on the Thundering Herd (13-9, 6-3 CUSA) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Prediction
In the Roadrunners’ last contest, they were topped by the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 96-88. Western Kentucky made good use of their 27 trips to the free throw line, converting on 22 of them (81.5 percent). UTSA, meanwhile, was 10-14 (71.4 percent). Jhivvan Jackson was the game’s high scorer with 46 points on 16-for-31 shooting.
The Thundering Herd defeated the UTEP Miners in their last contest, 91-86. The Thundering Herd forced 20 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.209). Jon Elmore was the top scorer from either team with 44 points on 14-for-23 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Thundering Herd won the last matchup 95-81. The Thundering Herd knocked down 32 of their 38 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 15.3).
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Marshall currently ranks 12th in possessions per game (76.5) and UTSA is 22nd (74.7). Also, the Roadrunners commit the 43rd-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the pesky defense of the Thundering Herd causes the 29th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.2 percent).
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UTSA, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UTSA averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 48th in the NCAA. Marshall ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).
The Thundering Herd rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while the Roadrunners rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Marshall ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.8) while UTSA ranks 152nd (2.6).
The Roadrunners rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Thundering Herd rank 129th (6.7).
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The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Thundering Herd have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 88.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
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