Houston Christian Huskies vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Roadrunners? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150 points, and UTSA is favored by -13 at home against Houston Christian.
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +13
This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Roadrunners.
- Even though we have UTSA winning straight-up, we like Houston Christian at +13.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Does Houston Christian Stand a Chance on the Road?
Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games
Houston Christian fell 74-71 to Northern Arizona on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they entered as +4 point underdogs. Despite the loss, the Huskies managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 136.5.
The Huskies appeared to be in control after leading 40-23 at halftime, but they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 31 themselves. This defensive collapse was a key factor in their loss.
In their last game, Houston Christian shot 51.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 62.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.4% (5/17). At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.9% of their attempts, going 10/13.
Elijah Brooks led the way with 29 points on 13/19 shooting, while Julian Mackey added 28 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. Trent McLaughlin contributed 20 points, despite shooting just 22.2% from three. Carson Towt was efficient inside, making 7 of 9 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Houston Christian gave up 74 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. The Huskies struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 62% of their attempts inside the arc.
From three-point range, Houston Christian held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 5 made threes. The Huskies sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 76% of their free throws. Houston Christian allowed 5 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Roadrunners Please their Home Crowd?
UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
The Roadrunners edged out a 76-74 win over Merrimack College on Wednesday, November 27th. Playing at home, UTSA entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.
UTSA led 37-36 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The combined points for the game reached 150, going over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Amir Spears and Adam Clark combined for 57 points in UTSA’s latest game, with Spears hitting 5 of 9 from deep and finishing with 29 points. Clark added 28 points, though he missed his only three-point attempt.
As a team, UTSA shot 32.3% from three, making 10 of 31 attempts, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40%. They grabbed 21 offensive rebounds, with Jonnivius Smith pulling down 20 boards overall and adding 11 points.
UTSA gave up 74 points in their last game, as the opposing team shot 40% from the field, making 28 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, UTSA allowed 46% shooting, with the other team hitting 18 of 39 two-point shots.
From three-point range, UTSA’s defense held the opposition to 32%, with 10 made threes on 31 attempts. The other team also went to the free-throw line 16 times, hitting 10 for 62%. UTSA allowed 21 offensive rebounds.