UAB Blazers vs UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/24

Betting on today’s Blazers and Roadrunners game? Catch the action at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX, as the Roadrunners hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Blazers come into this American Athletic conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 157.5 points.

UAB BLAZERS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +6

This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.

WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Roadrunners.
  • Not only will UTSA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will UAB Find a Way to Win on the Road?

UAB comes into their game against UTSA with a season record of 8-5. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, UAB has a record of 2-3. UAB’s against the spread (ATS) record is sitting below .500 at 5-7. When playing away, the Blazers are 2-2 vs. the spread, while at home they are 3-5 ATS.

Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, UAB has an over/under record of 9-3-0, with their games averaging 153.8 points per game on average. In the Blazers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 161 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-0.

UAB is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 90 points versus UNC Asheville. This output is higher than their season-average of 77.5 points per game. The top scorer for the Blazers was Yaxel Lendenborg with 24 points, while Eric Gaines also added 20 to the scoreboard.

The Blazers’ defense is presently ranked 231st nationally, allowing an average of 75.9 points per contest. So far, the UAB defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (459th).

Are UTSA Ready for a Home Win?

UTSA has a record of 6-7 as they prepare for their 14th game of the season. When playing on the road, UTSA is 1-5 and at home, they are 4-2. UTSA has a subpar ATS record thus far, sitting below .500 at 4-8. In their previous five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.

UTSA’s games have, on average, featured 158.3 points per game leading to an over/under record of 8-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 150.2 points so far. The Roadrunners’ last five games have culminated with an average of 153 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

UTSA’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Prairie View A&M, finishing the game with a total of 103 points. Their season average is now 78.7 points per game. Offensively, the Roadrunners hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 330th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 217th in terms of percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.

Looking at the UTSA defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 79.2 points per game (267th). UTSA’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Prairie View A&M offense to knock down 55% of their shots on their way to putting up 89 points.