UTSA vs North Dakota Prediction 12-13-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UTSA vs North Dakota prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 13th at the Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners are 3-5 this year after they lost to Arkansas by a score of 75-60 in their last game. UTSA led 32-27 at the half, but they allowed 48 points in the second half for the loss. The Roadrunners shot 40.7% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Primo Spears led UTSA with 19 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Roadrunners lost to St. Mary’s by a score of 82-74 but did beat Houston Christian and Merrimack before that. UTSA has scored 74.9 points per game and they have allowed 78.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game this season. Primo Spears is averaging 23.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while UTSA is shooting 39.9% from the field, 82.7% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this year. 

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Preview

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 4-6 this season after they lost to Utah Valley by a score of 80-57 in their last game. North Dakota trailed 35-31 at the half, but they were outscored 45-26 in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Hawks shot 33.8% from the field, 31% on three-pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Treysen Eaglestaff led North Dakota with 20 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Fighting Hawks defeated Weber State by a score of 80-75 but did lose the three games before that. North Dakota has scored 69.8 points per game and they have allowed 75.2 points per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game this season. Treysen Eaglestaff is averaging 18.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while North Dakota is shooting 40.1% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 28.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why UTSA will beat North Dakota

• North Dakota has lost five of its last six road night games against non-conference opponents.
• UTSA has won four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents at UTSA Convocation Center.
• UTSA has won the first half in four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• UTSA ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (82.7%).
• UTSA ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (5.3).
• North Dakota ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (9.6).

UTSA vs North Dakota Prediction 

UTSA comes into this matchup trying to snap a two-game losing streak, but they did play well in those two losses against Arkansas and St. Mary’s. The Roadrunners are shooting below 40% from the field and they are allowing 78.9 points per game on defense, so they have had issues on both sides of the court. North Dakota has lost four of their last five games and they also have a low shooting percentage on the season. I don’t like either team’s offense in this matchup, but I am going to side with UTSA, as they were impressive in their last two losses.