Planning on watching today’s Roadrunners and 49ers game? Catch the action at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the 49ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Charlotte is favored by -13 to win at home against UTSA.

UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +13

This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.

WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the 49ers.
  • Even though we have Charlotte winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +13.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Does UTSA Stand a Chance on the Road?

UTSA comes into this game with an overall record of 8-16, including a 2-9 mark in American Athletic Conference play. They have lost four straight games and are just 2-14 when they are the underdog this season.

On the road, the Roadrunners have gone 2-9 this season, including a 4-game losing streak. Their average scoring margin on the road is -10.6 points per game, and they are 0-3 in their last three road games.

As the underdog, UTSA has an ATS record of 6-10 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-8. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Roadrunners have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.

UTSA’s over/under record this season is 16-7 and their games have averaged 163.3 points. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is lower than their average OU line of 153.3. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line.

The UTSA offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against East Carolina. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.5% and connected on 10 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Christian Tucker who comes into today’s matchup averaging 12. Jordan Ivy-Curry also heads into the game with a PPG average of 17.5.

The Roadrunners’ defense is presently ranked 331st nationally, allowing an average of 83.6 points per contest. The UTSA defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed East Carolina to connect on 10 threes.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Charlotte?

Charlotte has been dominant at home this season, going 9-1 at home compared to 5-7 on the road. They have won their last six games at home, and their average margin of victory at home is +10.4 points per game. For the season, they have been favored in 13 games, going 11-2 in those games.

Overall, the 49ers are 15-8 this season and 9-2 in American Athletic Conference play. In their most recent game, they defeated Temple by a score of 73-70. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.

As the favorite, Charlotte has gone 9-3-1 against the spread this season and they have an overall ATS record of 13-8-1. At home, the 49ers are 9-1 vs. the spread and they have gone 8-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite.

Charlotte’s over/under record for the season sits at 10-10-2, and the average point total in their games is 134. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (134.2). Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 133 points.

In their latest game, Charlotte offense put up 73 points against Temple. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.9% and made 8 threes. On the offensive front, the 49ers have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 159th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 326th in terms of percentage and 282nd in three-pointers made.

So far, the 49ers’ defense is ranked 24th in the country at 64.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Charlotte’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.4% this season.