UTSA Roadrunners vs Little Rock Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Roadrunners versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The over/under for this game is set at 163.5 points, and the Trojans are the home favorites against the Roadrunners in a non-conference matchup.

UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +6.5

This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Trojans.
• Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Will the Roadrunners Find a Way to Win in Little Rock?

UTSA enters today’s game against Little Rock with a record of 5-4. In their previous five road games, which includes games from last year, UTSA has gone 1-4. UTSA has a subpar ATS record thus far, sitting at 2-6. Over their last five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving UTSA have had an average of 160.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 150.6 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-0. When looking at the Roadrunners’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 163 points per game.

In their latest game, UTSA’s offense looked good, scoring 86 points against Lamar. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.3% and made 20/26 free throws. On the offensive front, the Roadrunners have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 361st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 257th in terms of percentage and 93rd in three-pointers made.

At present, the Roadrunners’ defense is nationally ranked 231st, allowing 79.9 points per game. UTSA’s three-point defense is currently 92nd in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.8% of their shots vs. UTSA.

Can the Trojans Lock in a Home Win?

After defeating Arkansas State 77-66 in their most recent game, Little Rock now has a 4-6 overall record. In their last five home games, including those from last year, Little Rock went 3-2. As of now, Little Rock has a 4-5 record against the spread heading into today’s game. In home games this season, Little Rock is 3-1 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they have a solid 7-3 ATS record.

Up to this point, games involving Little Rock have had an average of 160.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 153.2 points. Their over/under record is 6-3-0. The Trojans have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.

The Little Rock offense is coming off a game in which they scored 77 points vs. Arkansas State. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.3% while connecting on 7 threes. Coming into the game, the Trojans offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 31%. On average, they get up 21.5 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 16.5 made free-throws.

At present, the Trojans’ defense is nationally ranked 237th, allowing 80.9 points per game. The Little Rock defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Arkansas State to connect on 7 threes.