UTSA Roadrunners to Face Off Against Wichita State Shockers in Clash at Charles Koch Arena
On Wednesday evening, the UTSA Roadrunners will be facing off against the Wichita State Shockers in a game taking place at the Charles Koch Arena. The Roadrunners, currently
Game outlook
On Wednesday evening, the UTSA Roadrunners will be facing off against the Wichita State Shockers in a game taking place at the Charles Koch Arena. The Roadrunners, currently with a record of 8-14 and a conference record of 2-7, are coming off a two-game losing streak, most recently losing 80-76 against the Rice Owls at home. The Shockers, with a record of 9-13 and a conference record of 1-8, are also on a two-game losing streak, having lost 65-63 to the Memphis Tigers on the road. Despite both teams struggling as of late, Wichita State is the favored team according to the betting odds, with an opening line of -9 that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Roadrunners +340 | Shockers -451
Spread: Roadrunners +9 (-110) | Shockers -9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 157 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wichita St. will win straight-up is 82%.
Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners
The UTSA Roadrunners are aiming to bounce back from their recent loss against Rice Owls. In that game, the team struggled defensively, allowing the Owls to score 39+ points in each half. Offensively, the Roadrunners performed well, shooting 43.1% from the floor, 28.0% from the three-point line, and making 17 free-throw attempts. Jordan Ivy-Curry, a junior guard who came off the bench, contributed 19 points, two rebounds, three assists, and one block in 27 minutes of play. The team's defense needs improvement, as the Owls shot 47.5% from the field, 41.4% from beyond the arc, and had 18 attempts at the charity stripe. On average this season, the UTSA Roadrunners have been scoring 80.2 points per game with a shooting percentage of 41.8%. However, their defense has struggled, allowing an average of 83.6 points per game. In terms of rankings, the Roadrunners are ranked 46th in offense, 361st in defense, and have a power ranking of 249. They currently hold an 8-14 record (9-12 ATS). In terms of offensive statistics, the Roadrunners hit 41.75% of their field goals, 71.82% of their free throws, and make 34.30% of their three-point attempts. They average 40.29 rebounds per game, 14.71 offensive assists, and commit 11.43 turnovers per game. Defensively, the team allows opponents to make 45.60% of their field goals, 69.92% of their free throws, and 38.52% of their three-point attempts. They average 38.38 defensive rebounds, 15.76 defensive assists, and commit 9.81 turnovers per game.