The Conference USA Championship Game is set for Friday night when the North Texas Mean Green (7-5, 6-2 in CUSA) visit the UTSA Roadrunners (10-2, 8-0). North Texas is making their second appearance in the title game, first since 2017, and are looking for their first win. UTSA, in their last season in Conference USA, is looking to win back-to-back titles. Below is my college football pick for North Texas vs UTSA.
North Texas vs UTSA Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | UTSA -9.0 |
? Recommended Sportsbook Promo: | Bet $5 and Win $150 at DraftKings |
? Promo Code: | Click the link to activate |
This game will be played at The Alamodome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Why Bet UTSA -9.0
✅ UTSA is 9-0 in their last nine games.
✅ The Roadrunners are 3-1 against the spread in their last four games.
✅ North Texas is just 1-4 ATS in their last five road games at UTSA.
NCAAFB
North Texas Mean Green
UTSA Roadrunners
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
NTX | Passing | UTSA |
---|---|---|
23.7 | CMP | 19.5 |
38.5 | ATT | 34.8 |
61.5 | CMP% | 56.2 |
304.7 | Y/G | 233.6 |
7.9 | Y/A | 6.7 |
2.8 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Defense/Offense
NTX | Passing | UTSA |
---|---|---|
15.9 | CMP | 22.3 |
27.3 | ATT | 34.3 |
58.2 | CMP% | 65 |
221.3 | Y/G | 249.8 |
8.1 | Y/A | 7.3 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
NTX | Rushing | UTSA |
---|---|---|
37.4 | ATT | 36.5 |
191.2 | Y/G | 135.5 |
5.1 | Y/A | 3.7 |
1.6 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Defense/Offense
NTX | Rushing | UTSA |
---|---|---|
45.3 | ATT | 39.7 |
255.2 | Y/G | 171.8 |
5.6 | Y/A | 4.3 |
3.1 | TD/G | 2.1 |
Special Teams
NTX | Special Teams | UTSA |
---|---|---|
3.3 | Punts-GM | 4.0 |
42.3 | Punt Avg | 41.8 |
3.1 | Kick Ret GM | 1.5 |
19.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 16.8 |
0.9 | Punt Ret GM | 1.3 |
4.5 | Punt Ret Avg | 7.4 |
Betting Trends
NTX | Betting Trends | UTSA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
31.33 | Avg Score | 42 |
24 | Avg Opp Score | 15 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
29.33 | Avg Score | 38.67 |
28.33 | Avg Opp Score | 21.67 |
NTX | Betting Trends | UTSA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
32.2 | Avg Score | 40.2 |
23.2 | Avg Opp Score | 22 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
29.8 | Avg Score | 39.8 |
37.4 | Avg Opp Score | 23.4 |
NTX | Betting Trends | UTSA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
37.3 | Avg Score | 37.9 |
30 | Avg Opp Score | 24.3 |
AWAY | HOME | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
31.1 | Avg Score | 38.9 |
27.2 | Avg Opp Score | 24.3 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Best North Texas vs UTSA Sportsbook Promo
New customers at DraftKings Sportsbook can take advantage of a huge value when betting on North Texas vs UTSA for the Conference USA championship. There, bettors can put $5 on either team to win this game on the moneyline. If that $5 bet wins, bettors will receive $150 in free bets.
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
North Texas Mean Green
Last time out, North Texas advanced to the title game with a 21-17 home win over Rice. The Mean Green led 7-0 after the first quarter, but the Owls tied the game up at halftime. Rice took the lead early in the fourth quarter, but North Texas answered immediately and got the big win.
Austin Aune went 16/29 for 203 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Ikaiki Ragsdale went off in this one as he had led the team with 17 carries for 122 yards and one touchdown and had a team high five catches for 59 yards and one receiving touchdown. Defensively, North Texas allowed 415 total yards and forced two Rice turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Through 12 games, North Texas is scoring 35.7 points per game and gaining 482.0 yards, 273.7 through the air and 208.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Mean Green allow 31.3 points and 454.9 yards, 269.6 passing and 185.3 rushing.
UTSA Roadrunners
UTSA finished off their perfect conference regular season with a 34-31 home win over UTEP. The Miners came to play as they jumped out to a 24-0 second quarter lead, but the Roadrunners started chipping away and got the lead down to 10 heading into the half. UTEP went back up 17 points early in the third, but UTSA scored the final 20 points of the game to get the crazy comeback win.
Frank Harris had a great game as he went 16/22 for 382 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Tykee Ogle-Kellogg had four catches for 142 yards and one touchdown in the win. Defensively, UTSA allowed 498 total yards and forced two UTEP interceptions.
After 12 games, UTSA is scoring 38.3 points per game and gaining 480.9 yards, 298.7 through the air and 182.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Roadrunners allow 26.1 points and 399.9 yards, 259.6 passing and 140.3 rushing.