UTSA vs Arkansas Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

The UTSA Roadrunners are visiting the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, December 7th at the Bud Walton Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UTSA Roadrunners vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction.

Arkansas Razorbacks Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks have a 6-2 record this season and are coming off a 76-73 win in Miami (FL). The Razorbacks are 2-5-1 against the spread, and 3-5 in over/under while having a 5-0 home record this season.

Offensively, Arkansas is averaging 80 points per game, which ranks 100th nationally. Defensively, they allow 64.8 points per game (54th). The Razorbacks shoot 49.8% from the field (27th) and 36.5% from beyond the arc (84th). The Razorbacks shoot 71.3% from the free-throw line (180th) and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (245th).

Adou Thiero leads Arkansas in scoring this season, with an average of 17.6 points and a team-high 5.6 rebounds, while Boogie Fland adds 16.1 points and a team-high 5 assists.

UTSA Roadrunners Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners have a 3-4 record this season and are coming off a 74-82 loss in Saint Mary’s. The Roadrunners are 2-4 against the spread, and 5-1 in over/under, while having a 0-3 road record this season.

Offensively, UTSA is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 167th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 79.4 points per game (332nd). The Roadrunners shoot 39.8% from the field (339th) and 32% from beyond the arc (248th). The Roadrunners shoot 82.1% from the free throw line, which is the 4th-best in the nation, they are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (167th) while committing 14.9 turnovers per game (37th).

Primo Spears leads UTSA in scoring this season, with an average of 23.7 points and a team-high 3.9 assists, while Marcus Millender adds 12.3 points and 3.4 assists. 

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

• Arkansas has won each of its last 15 day games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
• UTSA has lost each of its last six road games after coming off overtime.
• Arkansas has won the first half in 16 of its last 17 day games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.

Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win

• Arkansas has lost each of its last four day games.
• Arkansas has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the American Athletic Conference.

UTSA Roadrunners vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction

Arkansas has won all three previous meetings against UTSA, going for 2-1 against the spread. In this UTSA Roadrunners vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, Arkansas is coming as -18.5 home favorites. Arkansas is better both offensively, scoring 3 points more than UTSA, and defensively, allowing 13.4 points less. The Razorbacks are winning by an average of 15.2 points per game while boasting elite shooting percentages, while on the other hand, the Roadrunners are a bottom-30 team in field goal percentage. The value here lies with the home team and I expect a huge Arkansas win in this one. Take the Arkansas Razorbacks and lay the big chalk at home.