Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-6) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (6-6)
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners December 23 2024 – The upcoming Myrtle Beach Bowl clash between Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the UTSA Roadrunners is expected to be a cracker. This is due to the reason that both the teams are placed at an equal position, winning 6 and losing 6, thus compelled to bring the curtains down on their campaign on a positive note. In this matchup of particular interest, Ethan Vasko from the Coastal Carolina team finally gets to play against Owen McCown from the UTSA team. Looking at the date, this match is right around the corner, December 23rd, 2024, so the prospects of watching this match are also bright, especially for the supporters of coastal Carolina, as the spread looks set at a suitable range. All of this will be on view during the match, which is set to be aired live on ESPN at 11 o’clock Eastern time.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners December 23 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, December 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET |
| Where: | Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Coastal Carolina | +320 | +11 (-110) | Over 55.5 (-115) |
| UTSA | -425 | -11 (-110) | Under 55.5 (-105) |
UTSA are overwhelming favorites and wins with a spread of 11 points. They are quite a powerful contender as 6 of their last 7 games have seen the total go over, and this has been made possible by their high-powered offense. Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, seems to excel while playing as an underdog, as most of the time the games go over the score. Given both teams offensive capabilities, fans may want to bet on the over at 55.5.
Ethan Vasko QB vs. Owen McCown QB
This year, Ethan Vasko has been the strong point of Coastal Carolina offense, registering 2,120 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns. His threat is to throw the ball accurately (65-yard longest pass) and pair with high performing receiver Jameson Tucker. However, Vasko also has 8 interceptions which not only shows inconsistency but may also serve against him against the defense of UTSA.
Owen McCown has been doing well for UTSA throwing 3170 yards and 24 touchdowns to his name. I think looking at the requirements, he does not get rattled and can handle the ball well (62 per cent completion rate), so he is quite necessary. McCown may be a threat but Coastal might come through if they able to utilize his 26 sacks this season to their advantage.
Coastal Carolina’s Offensive Resilience
In their most recent matches, Coastal Carolina demonstrated their offensive capabilities by winning over Temple and North Texas with scores of 51-27 and 48-27, respectively. On the other hand, Bennett Braydon has been an important player, running for 727 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns, while Jameson Tucker has been dependable on the receiving end. Even though they lost to Army and Tulsa, the fact that they were able to score more than 40 points in three of their last five games indicates that they have explosive potential as well.
UTSA’s Offensive Firepower
UTSA has also flashed brilliance particularly during their 48-27 victory over Georgia State. Receiver Willie McCoy, who has been catching 19.1 yards per pass, has started to click well with McCown. Adding to the balance is running back Robert Henry, who posted 706 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. While it is true that UTSA has performed poorly on the road, their offensive depth should give them the edge in this matchup.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Trends
Coastal Carolina has struggled against the spread, going 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. However, their games consistently hit the over, especially at home and in December, with the total going over in 5 of their last 6 December matchups. Their underdog status has been a mixed bag, as they’re 2-4 ATS in their last six when playing as underdogs.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Trends
UTSA has been reliable against the spread, going 5-1 ATS in their last six games. Despite their road struggles (0-7 SU in their last seven road games), they excel in high-scoring affairs, with the total going over in 6 of their last 7 games. Their strong record against Sun Belt opponents (6-3 SU in their last nine) adds another layer of confidence.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Betting Previews
Expect this match to be a high-scoring one, as both squads have strong offensive capabilities. We recommend you place your money on Coastal Carolina covering the +11 spread, as they have shown to be able to score in a heartbeat and have proven to be gritty underdogs. Such a great performance by UTSA against the spread, combined with their efficient offensive play may see them distance themselves later in the match.
It is something worth exploring, given the context of the game, that Owen McCown passes a higher-than-expected total, as Coastal Carolina has struggled against dual-threat quarterbacks. The over at 55.5 also looks good given the stats with how both teams play and score.
Score Prediction: UTSA Roadrunners 38, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 30.
