UTSA Roadrunners vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roadrunners and Razorbacks. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Arkansas as the -21 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.
UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +21
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +21.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will UTSA Find a Way to Win on the Road?
UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
UTSA dropped to 2-4 on the season after an 82-74 loss to Saint Mary’s on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were heavy underdogs, entering the game at +23, but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-25 at halftime, UTSA made a strong push in the second half, outscoring the Gaels 42-28. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 142.
UTSA’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.7% overall and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, but they did hit 78.9% of their free throws, going 15-for-19 from the line.
Amir Spears led the way with 24 points, while Augustas Marciulionis added 23 points and 8 assists. Marcus Millender contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Mitchell Saxen was a force on the boards, grabbing 13 rebounds to go along with his 15 points.
Even though the Roadrunners held their opponent to just 14% from beyond the arc, they still gave up 82 points. The other team shot 40% from the field, including 55% on two-point attempts, going 21/38 from inside the arc.
UTSA sent their opponent to the free-throw line 43 times, where they converted 31 shots, good for 72%. The Roadrunners also allowed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Arkansas Find a Way to Win at Home?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas improved to 6-2 on the season with a 76-73 win over Miami on Tuesday. The Razorbacks, who were -5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win on the road. The combined points of 149 fell short of the O/U line of 156.5.
Arkansas trailed 40-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Miami 44-33.
Arkansas put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 47.8% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.1%, though they struggled from the free-throw line, making just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.
Nijel Pack led the Razorbacks with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 56.2% overall and 42.9% from deep. Boogie Fland added 18 points and 6 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. Matthew Cleveland contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field.
Arkansas gave up 73 points in this one, with their opponent shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64% of their two-point shots, going 20/31.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6, shooting 75%. Arkansas gave up 8 offensive rebounds.