Coastal Carolina vs UTSA Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ Myrtle Beach Bowl

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) carries against San Jose State during the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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  • Coastal Carolina is a -8.5 point favorite vs. UTSA
  • UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) visit Brooks Stadium to take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-6) on Dec. 23 in Conway, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00am EST.

Coastal Carolina is a betting favorite in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTSA-8.5 -11055.5 -110-300
Coastal Carolina +8.5 -11055.5 -110+260

UTSA vs Coastal Carolina Prediction:

The winning team model predicts UTSA will win this game with 68.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Coastal Carolina and UTSA, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

UTSA vs Coastal Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTSA will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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UTSA Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Coastal Carolina is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • UTSA is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • UTSA is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • UTSA is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTSA is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • Coastal Carolina is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

UTSA: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina

UTSA is 4-7 (.364) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .503

UTSA is 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .525

UTSA is 6-1 (.857) when the opposing team commits 60 yards or more in penalties. since the 2023 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .487

UTSA is 1-2 (.333) when not forcing a fumble this season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .458

Coastal Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. UTSA

Coastal Carolina is undefeated (5-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Coastal Carolina is winless (0-3) when not forcing a fumble this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .420

Coastal Carolina is winless (0-3) when not forcing a fumble this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .458

Coastal Carolina is 2-5 (.286) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .455

Matchup Notes for UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 12.7% of 330 attempts this season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. UTSA’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.9% of attempts this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 12.9 RAC since the 2023 season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA’s WRs has 371 receptions in 25 games (14.8 per game) since the 2023 season — T-27th-best among FBS WRs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA has 583 receptions in 25 games (23.3 per game) since the 2023 season — T-21st-best among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 13.5 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends

UTSA’s WRs has 371 receptions in 25 games (14.8 per game) since the 2023 season — T-27th-best among FBS WRs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA has 583 receptions in 25 games (23.3 per game) since the 2023 season — T-21st-best among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 13.5 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA has averaged just 11.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-29th-worst among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 12.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA TEs have been targeted 50 times on 3rd down this season– most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 12.7% of 330 attempts this season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. UTSA’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.9% of attempts this season — T-3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 12.9 RAC since the 2023 season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina has gained 2,449 yards on 177 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — T-13th-best among FBS skill players. UTSA’s defense has allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina has averaged 12.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-19th-best among FBS skill players. UTSA’s defense has allowed 12.9 RAC since the 2023 season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA Roadrunners Defensive Stats & Trends

UTSA has tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 31 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.

UTSA has tackled opponents for a loss on 97 of 420 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

UTSA has averaged 3.3 sacks per game since the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

UTSA has allowed a Completion Pct of just 37% (30 completions/81 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 54%

UTSA has allowed a Completion Pct of just 37% (30 completions/81 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Defensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 35 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 9 of 83 rushing attempts (11% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 34th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 61 of 481 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) this season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 121 of 943 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) since the 2023 season– T-16th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Coastal Carolina has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 57 attempts (17%) on 3rd and long this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%


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