UTSA Convocation Center will host Florida International Golden Panthers vs UTSA Roadrunners action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Florida International Golden Panthers before tip-off in this one found them as 8-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Florida International Golden Panthers vs UTSA Roadrunners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
UTSA Roadrunners battles the Florida International Golden Panthers, currently sitting with a 7-9 mark (6-5 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 7-3-1 for the UTSA Roadrunners and 5-4-1 for the Florida International Golden Panthers.
The UTSA Roadrunners sit at No. 135 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Florida International Golden Panthers sit at No. 172 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UTSA's No. 23-ranked scoring average of 84.94 PPG, against a Florida International Golden Panthers defense rated No. 119 and allowing 70.5 PPG. The UTSA Roadrunners FG% has averaged 44.93% to date this season, more than the Florida International Golden Panthers shooters have managed so far (43.4% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Trejon Jacob scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Golden Panthers to a win (they lost 75-64 to UAB at FIU Arena on Saturday).
Jhivvan Jackson scored 30 points for UTSA on Saturday, but the Golden Eagles managed a 93-83 victory over the Roadrunners at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida International at UTEP, Saturday, January 13th
UTSA at Florida Atlantic, Saturday, January 13th