Memphis Tigers vs UTSA Roadrunners Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs UTSA Roadrunners

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Roadrunners (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

The UTSA Roadrunners (3-5) will play the Memphis Tigers (7-1) at Alamodome on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Memphis opens this game as 7.0-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 60.5.

The Memphis Tigers head into this matchup 7-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Tigers faced the Charlotte 49ers and went home with a win by a final score of 33-28. In all, they had 80 plays for 424 yards. The Memphis Tigers ended up running the ball 48 different times and tallied 212 yards, earning them an average of 4.4 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Tigers gave up 113 yds on 30 tries, which calculates to 3.8 yards per rush surrendered. Memphis relinquished 9 completions on 22 tries for a total of 190 yds, and a completion percentage of 40.9%.

The Tigers have earned 3,443 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Memphis has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 22 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 5 times. Memphis has a total of 176 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 40 infractions for 368 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 168.9 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 56th in the nation. In terms of scoring, the Memphis Tigers are averaging 34.0 points per game.

The Tigers are ranked 33rd in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 20.9 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 117.5 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have conceded 940 rushing yards through 8 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Tigers are giving up 1,826 yds which puts them in 87th in D-1. They have relinquished 228.3 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 57.3%. For the season, they have yielded 345.8 yards/game which puts them 52nd in the country. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 15 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Roadrunners come into this game with a record of 3-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Roadrunners walked away with a loss by a score of 46-45 when they faced the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. UTSA conceded 36 attempts on the ground for 63 yds (1.8 yards per rush). The Roadrunners secondary gave up a completion percentage of 54.5%, surrendering 370 yds on 24 for 44 passing. The Roadrunners finished the game with 546 yards and they ran 91 plays (6.0 yards per play). UTSA ran the ball for 2.6 yards per attempt, finishing with 103 yards on 40 carries.

The UTSA Roadrunners average 426.3 yards/game, ranking them 42nd in college football. The UTSA offense has compiled 715 yards of penalties on 76 violations, which is 3rd in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 136.8 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,094 yards for the year. They have thrown 7 picks while conceding 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 173 first downs. When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Roadrunners are sitting 72nd in Division 1 holding an average of 27.5 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Roadrunners have compiled 2,316 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 289.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 18th in D-1.

UTSA has given up a total of 735 yards via the ground game (91.9 yards per outing) and 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have allowed 18 touchdowns through the air as well as 272.4 yards per contest, which has them ranked 125th in the nation. Their defense has 7 fumbles and 5 interceptions over the course of the season. The Roadrunners defense has taken part in 528 plays, which is good for 81st in Division 1. The Roadrunners are surrendering 32.1 points per contest, which has them ranked 115th in D-1. This year, they have relinquished 257 pts.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Roadrunners college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Roadrunners +7.0

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