North Texas Mean Green vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
The Mean Green and Roadrunners are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners will host the game at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. North Texas is favored by -9.5 in this American Athletic conference matchup the against UTSA. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points.
NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +9.5
This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Roadrunners.
- Not only will UTSA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Mean Green Win on the Road?
North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games
North Texas improved to 10-4 on the season with a 69-60 road win over East Carolina on Tuesday. The Mean Green entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just over the 127.5 O/U line.
After trailing 33-27 at halftime, North Texas turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Pirates 42-27 to secure the win.
North Texas put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 47.1% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-17 from deep, while hitting 76% of their free throws, making 19-of-25.
RJ Felton led the way with 30 points, hitting 6-of-10 from beyond the arc and shooting 52.4% overall. Atin Wright also knocked down 6 threes, shooting 54.5% from long range and finishing with 22 points. Brenen Lorient and C.J. Walker both shot 75% from the field, with Walker adding 3 assists.
North Texas gave up 60 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, hitting 24 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 16/33, good for 48% shooting.
From three-point range, North Texas allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. The Mean Green sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they made 4 free throws. North Texas also conceded 8 offensive rebounds.
Does UTSA Have What it Takes at Home?
UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
UTSA improved to 6-8 on the season with a 90-84 win over Rice on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were +4.5 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
UTSA led 51-41 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.
UTSA’s offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.4%, and they were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, making 17 of 18 shots for a 94.4% rate.
Primo Spears led the Roadrunners with 26 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 40% from the field and 28.6% from deep. Marcus Millender was efficient, scoring 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting, including 5 of 6 from three-point range. Raekwon Horton added 20 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
The UTSA Roadrunners struggled defensively, giving up 84 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents were especially effective inside, hitting 66% of their two-point attempts (16/24).
From beyond the arc, UTSA allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws (73%).