The Old Dominion Monarchs (16-5, 6-2 CUSA) look to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the UTSA Roadrunners (11-9, 5-2 CUSA) at UTSA Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs at UTSA Roadrunners Free Prediction
The last time the Monarchs played, they beat the UTEP Miners, 50-48. The Monarchs held the Miners to an effective field goal percentage of 0.319 (below their season average of 0.497). The Miners also had a turnover percentage of 20.6 (above the 16.8 mark opponents have averaged against Old Dominion this season). Ahmad Caver was a key piece for Old Dominion with 13 points.
The Roadrunners won big over the Charlotte 49ers in their last contest, 88-43. The Roadrunners had a solid turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 15.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.656 (above their season average of 0.482). Jhivvan Jackson was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field.
After the Monarchs won the lone game against the Roadrunners last season, 100-62, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 21.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.192).
Contrasting styles will be on display in this contest. UTSA has preferred an up-tempo style of play (26th in possessions per game), while Old Dominion has been more half-court-oriented (340th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the 15th-ranked defense of the Monarchs (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.448) will square off against the 266th-ranked offense of the Roadrunners (effective field goal percentage of 0.490).
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the country. UTSA ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
The Roadrunners rank 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Monarchs rank 152nd (22.5).
Old Dominion ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while UTSA ranks 135th (2.7).
The Monarchs are fifth in the country with 4.4 steals allowed per game while the Roadrunners are 35th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
Old Dominion ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while UTSA ranks 75th (12.2).
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The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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