Florida Atlantic Owls (2-4) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (2-4)
October 19, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: UTSA Roadrunners -3.5 / Florida Atlantic Owls +3.5; Over/Under: 54.5
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The Florida Atlantic Owls and UTSA Roadrunners meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Alamodome. Here’s a UTSA vs Florida Atlantic Prediction. This article will include a UTSA vs Florida Atlantic Pick.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls beat Wanger, lost to North Texas, and play South Florida next. The Florida Atlantic Owls have lost 4 straight road games. Cam Francher is completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 1,058 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Omari Hayes and CJ Campbell Jr. have combined for 542 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Milan Tucker has 9 receptions.
The Florida Atlantic Owls ground game is averaging 179.8 yards per contest, and Campbell leads the way with 381 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Florida Atlantic is allowing 26.5 points and 378 yards per game. CJ Heard leads the Florida Atlantic Owls with 41 tackles, Chisom Ifeanyi has 1 sack and Kahzir Brown has 2 interceptions.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners lost to East Carolina and Rice, and they play Tulsa next. UTSA has won 6 straight home games. Owen McCown is completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 1,310 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Willie McCoy and Devin McCuin have combined for 585 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Chris Carpenter has 19 receptions.
The UTSA Roadrunners ground game is averaging 144.2 yards per contest, and Robert Henry leads the way with 230 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, UTSA is allowing 31.2 points and 379.7 yards per game. Martavius French leads the UTSA Roadrunners with 31 tackles, Jimmori Robinson has 4 sacks and Zah Frazier has 2 interceptions.
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- UTSA has won each of its last 18 home games against conference opponents.
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last six games against conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of UTSA’s last five games.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- UTSA has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UTSA’s last eight October home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Florida Atlantic’s last six road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTSA ranks 128th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (284.3).
- UTSA ranks T122nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.8).
- Florida Atlantic ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.0).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 123rd among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (210.0).
UTSA vs Florida Atlantic Prediction
I’m not excited to lay points with the UTSA Roadrunners, but they are at home where their two wins have come, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Florida Atlantic Owls continue to struggle defensively, and it cost them last week against North Texas, where they lost in the final minute. That sort of loss can have a carry-over effect. I’m fading FAU after last week’s result. Give me UTSA by a touchdown at home.
