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College Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction: FAU Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners

January 21, 2024



The 23rd-ranked FAU Owls (14-4) will look to extend their winning streak against the struggling UTSA Roadrunners (7-11) at the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, January 21 at 3:00 PM ET. The Owls are heavily favored to win, with a point spread currently at -16.0 (-110).



FAU Owls Betting Preview

The Owls are 4-1 in their last five games and have won their previous three battles. Their most recent success was an 86-77 outing over the Wichita State Shockers. This also marked their third game in a row with at least 85 points scored.



Johnell Davis leads the Owls’ offense with 17.5 points per game and he makes 50.2 percent of his shots. He also makes 85.1 percent of his free throws, making him a tough offensive threat against each team they play.



The Owls are averaging 82.6 points per game and are making 49.0 percent of their shots. They have slightly better ball movement in comparison to the Roadrunners with 15.2 assists each game.



They are also giving up 71.3 points per game to their opposition, which shows they have a good chance at winning based on their margin. They are also active in other areas such as 37.8 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, and 7.4 steals a game.



UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview

The Roadrunners are in the opposite position looking at recent performances. They have gone 1-4 over their last five games, but have lost their last three. Their most recent defeat was a 107-78 blowout against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.



Christian Tucker lands 12.8 points per game and shoots 43.0 percent from the field. He also makes 87.6 percent of his foul shots, which shows he can help them succeed in late game situations.



The Roadrunners are getting 79.2 points per game and are shooting 41.6 percent from the floor. They have solid ball movement to find open shooters, with 14.4 assists per game.



They are lacking defensive efficiency, as they allow 81.7 points per game and show a negative ratio compared to their offense. They also accumulate 40.0 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, and 5.3 steals a game.



Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Bookmaker has the odds ready for this college basketball showdown, with the FAU Owls as 16.0-point favorites to find success. According to market insights, they have an 87.4 percent chance at winning.



The Owls have an excellent opportunity to extend their winning streak and could potentially cover the spread. Based on their current win margin of about 11 points each game, along with the Roadrunners recent struggles, the Owls should have a great performance to cover the spread.

Final Pick: FAU Owls -16.0 (-110)