Lamar Cardinals vs UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/23
Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Roadrunners face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners are hosting the game at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and the Roadrunners are favored to win at home against the Cardinals.
LAMAR CARDINALS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners -2.5
This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Roadrunners.
- Not only will UTSA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Can Lamar Lock in a Road Win?
After defeating Delaware State 84-81, Lamar’s current record stands at 4-3. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Lamar has yet to secure a win, going 0-5. Lamar’s ATS performance shows a 4-2 record leading into today’s matchup. When playing away from home, Lamar has gone 2-1 vs. the spread so far this season and holds a solid 7-3 mark in their previous ten road games.
Up to this point, games involving Lamar have had an average of 156.3 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.6 points. Their over/under record is 5-1-0. The Cardinals have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 158 points per game and an over/under record of 5-0.
In their latest game, Lamar’s offense looked good, scoring 84 points against Delaware State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46% and made 12/20 free throws. Offensively, the Cardinals hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 259th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 39th in terms of percentage and 38th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Cardinals’ defense holds the 180th rank in the nation, allowing 76.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the Lamar defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Delaware State knocked down 14 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.
Does UTSA Stand a Chance at Home?
UTSA has played a total of seven games this season with a record of 3-4. In their first three road games, they went 1-3 while going 2-1 in their home games. UTSA’s ATS record heading into today’s game stands at 2-5. However, when looking at their performance against the spread in their last five games, they have a solid 4-1 record.
Through seven games, UTSA has an over/under record of 5-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 159.3 points per game so far. The Roadrunners have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.
In their recent matchup, the UTSA offense ended with 90 points against Incarnate Word. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.3% and made 10 threes. Christian Tucker is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Dre Fuller brings a PPG average of 12.3 into the game.
Coming into today’s game, the UTSA defense is giving up an average of 82.3 points per contest. So far, the UTSA defense is giving up an average of 11.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (334th).