The Arkansas Razorbacks (6-2) challenge the UTSA Roadrunners (3-6) at Verizon Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
The last time the Roadrunners played, they were defeated by the St. Edwards Hilltoppers, 77-76. St. Edwards’ free throw rate was their largest advantage over UTSA. The Hilltoppers had a rate of 0.231, while the Roadrunners posted a mark of 0.068. UTSA’s Giovanni De Nicolao put together a good outing, recording 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
The Razorbacks lost a tough one against the Texas Longhorns in their last matchup, 73-71. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas’ largest strengths. They made 30 trips to the line, while Arkansas went 24 times. With 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Daniel Gafford was the game’s leading scorer.
Arkansas should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to last season, Arkansas ranks 15th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while UTSA has forced the 60th-fewest turnovers (17.0 percent).
UTSA vs. Arkansas ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – UTSA, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UTSA averages 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
The Roadrunners rank 38th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Razorbacks rank 205th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Arkansas ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.9) while UTSA ranks 166th (2.6).
The Razorbacks average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The Roadrunners rank 117th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Arkansas is 23rd in the country with 4.9 steals allowed per game while UTSA is 49th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
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