UTSA Roadrunners vs Florida Atlantic Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roadrunners and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Owls at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 159.5 points, and Florida Atlantic is favored by -9.5 vs. UTSA in a American Athletic conference matchup.
UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +9.5
This game will be played at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Owls.
- Even though we have Florida Atlantic winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can UTSA Secure a Road Victory?
UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
UTSA improved to 7-10 on the season with an 88-79 win over Temple on Saturday. The Roadrunners, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.
UTSA led 43-35 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. Their ability to maintain their lead and keep pace with Temple’s offense was key to their victory.
UTSA’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 88 points with a 53.8% field goal percentage. They were especially lethal from beyond the arc, hitting 56% of their threes (14/25), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 67.3%. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, converting 85.7% of their attempts (18/21).
Primo Spears, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Raekwon Horton each scored 20 points, while Marcus Millender and Steve Settle III added 18. Damari Monsanto and Zion Stanford chipped in 17 points apiece, with Monsanto knocking down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip. Millender was perfect from deep, hitting both of his attempts, and also dished out 6 assists.
UTSA’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 threes, as the opposing team shot 56% from beyond the arc.
They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 attempts, shooting 85%. On the bright side, UTSA limited the opposition to just 3 offensive rebounds.
Will the Owls Find a Way to Win at Home?
Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games
The Owls dropped to 9-10 on the season after a 77-64 road loss to North Texas on Sunday. Florida Atlantic entered the game as +8 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 136.5.
Florida Atlantic led 34-27 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 50.
Florida Atlantic put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They hit 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22, while connecting on 48.4% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 13 of 15 attempts for 86.7%.
Kaleb Glenn led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and finishing 6 of 11 overall. Atin Wright and Brenen Lorient each added 17 points, with Wright knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip. Moulaye Sissoko contributed 14 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field.
Florida Atlantic’s defense struggled, giving up 77 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 55 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Owls gave up 7 threes on 15 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from deep. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws.