Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners 12/23/24 – In the Myrtle Beach Bowl, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the UTSA Roadrunners, both with the same 6-6 records, will go head to head. In many ways, this is the ideal matchup of two opposing forces as both of them enter the match, seeking their first victory of the season. Watching teams like these, which have shown such inconsistency throughout the season, promises to be an action-packed affair with high levels of intensity.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners 12/23/24
| When: | Monday, December 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET |
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| Where: | Brooks Stadium, South Carolina |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Chanticleers | +11 | Over 55.5 (-115) | +320 |  |
| Roadrunners | -11 | Under 55.5 (-105) | -425 | |
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UTSA comes into this contest as a rather heavy favorite with a whopping eleven-point spread, that stems from their strong ATS (against the spread) record, covering in five in their last six games. Coastal Carolina has not been so terrific either and has not managed to cover, going 2-5 ats on their last seven. Gamblers need to consider UTSA’s rightfully consistent performance against Coastal’s underdog traits. The total of 55.5 is in tune with the overall expectation of a match that has plenty of scoring chances; in this case, it is up to both teams.
Ethan Vasko QB vs. Owen McCown QB
Ethan Vasko is the leading passer for Coastal Carolina with a total of 2119 yards with 14 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. One good thing about him completing passes, even with only a 54.6% accuracy rate, has a tendency to make him a threat since he can still complete long passes, one being a 65-yard pass. Vasko’s decision-making will be key when facing UTSA, as he has already taken 8 sacks.
As the quarterback for UTSA, Owen Mccown has thrown for an impressive 3170 yards and 24 touchdowns with a 62% passing completion rate. Although he did toss 9 interceptions and has been sacked 26 times, Mccown showed some level of comfort that is not shaken and remembered because of how he consistently and accurately throws mid-range passes. He has also displayed the ability to throw a 69-yard pass and more. The prospects of UTSA winning the game Will depend on McCown’s ability to target stresses within Coastal’s defense.
Coastal Carolina Struggles in Close Contests
Coastal Carolina recently suffered a close defeat at home having lost 24-29 to Army, to make it 2-3 in their last five games. The team had assembled two strong wins earlier on against Temple (51-27) and North Texas (48-27), but their recent form leaves a lot to be desired, having lost to Tulsa and Memphis in tight matches. Offensively, RB Braydon Bennett has been able to get into the endzone with 11 rushing touchdowns while WR Jameson Tucker is able to average 17.4 yards per catch.
UTSA Roadrunners’ Mixed Bag
In their last five outings, UTSA has exhibited spells of dominance as well as disappointment. The team exhibited its potential with a remarkable victory over Georgia State, beating them 48-27, but back-to-back losses to Marshall and Georgia Southern showed that the team had flaws to work on. The offense seems capable of winning games at will, as it showcases RB Robert Henry with seven rushing touchdowns and WR Willie McCoy who has the ability to make big plays.
Trends
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Trends
Coastal Carolina are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
Coastal Carolina are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Coastal Carolina’s last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Coastal Carolina’s last 6 games played in December.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Trends
UTSA are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of UTSA’s last 7 games.
UTSA are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
UTSA are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Prediction
The game will be decided by whether Coastal’s offense will be able to match the vigorous attack of UTSA. This is due to Coastal’s trouble winning close matches and lack of a solid defense which makes them a risky selection. On the other hand, UTSA’s offense has proven to be effective enough for them to be able to cover the spread at this point as 11 point favorites, as they do have a decent record in ATS.
Both teams look like they will combine for an OVER during the game so the 55.5 total is good for bettors that love games with higher scores, and the big money prop bets are with the offensive players of UTSA particularly with McCown’s passing yards.
Score Prediction: UTSA Roadrunners 38, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 24.
