The Myrtle Beach Bowl will feature the UTSA Roadrunners entering a showdown against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Monday, December 23, 2024.

The Roadrunners are double-digit favorites (currently -13.5) in their game against the Chanticleers, with the over/under being 55.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Roadrunners are -510 and the Chanticleers are +380.)

Below you can find our preview for this this contest between the Roadrunners and the Chanticleers, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina betting lines

• Spread favorite: Roadrunners (-13.5)
• Moneyline: Roadrunners (-510), Chanticleers (+380)
• Total: 55.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina betting info and stats

UTSA is 6-6-0 against the spread through 12 opportunities this season. UTSA has covered the spread in two games when the favorite by at least 13.5 points (a 2-1 ATS record). UTSA has been moneyline favorites for seven games this season, and it has recorded a 5-2 record in those matchups. Coastal Carolina is 5-7-0 against the spread through 12 opportunities this season. Coastal Carolina has a 3-4 record this year in games it hs been the moneyline underdog.

UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina recent stats and trends

UTSA Roadrunners

• UTSA has covered the spread in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• UTSA and its opponents have combined to hit the over two times in those games.
• The last three UTSA games averaged 60.8 total points, 5.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

• Coastal Carolina is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its past three contests.
• Coastal Carolina and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
• The last three Coastal Carolina games averaged 56.3 total points, 0.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina key players

UTSA Roadrunners

• Owen McCown has thrown for 3,170 yards (264.2 ypg) to lead UTSA, completing 62% of his passes and tossing 24 touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 303 rushing yards on 82 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• Robert Henry has carried the ball 130 times for a team-high 706 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times. He’s also tacked on 21 catches for 199 yards (18.1 per game) and one touchdown via the passing game.
• Brandon High has carried the ball 82 times for 419 yards (38.1 per game) and seven touchdowns.
• Willie McCoy’s team-leading 536 yards as a receiver have come on 28 receptions (out of 60 targets) with four touchdowns.
• Chris Carpenter has caught 37 passes for 463 yards (42.1 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Houston Thomas has been the target of 51 passes and hauled in 32 catches for 443 yards, an average of 36.9 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
• Jimmori Robinson has 10.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 12 TFL and 43 tackles.
• Martavius French, UTSA’s tackle leader, has 76 tackles, 11 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Zah Frazier has picked off a team-leading six passes. He also has 22 tackles, one TFL, and six passes defended to his name.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

• Ethan Vasko has recored 2,110 passing yards, or 175.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 54.6% of his passes and has tossed 14 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 37.3 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner five times.
• The team’s top rusher, Braydon Bennett, has carried the ball 112 times for 727 yards (60.6 per game) with 11 touchdowns.
• Christian Washington has run for 537 yards across 102 attempts, scoring five touchdowns.
• Jameson Tucker has totaled 31 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 540 (45 yards per game). He’s been targeted 56 times and has six touchdowns.
• Cameron Wright has racked up 314 receiving yards (31.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 19 receptions.
• Senika McKie has racked up 296 reciving yards (24.7 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
• Clev Lubin paces the team with 9.5 sacks, and also has eight TFL and 28 tackles.
• Shane Bruce, Coastal Carolina’s tackle leader, has 48 tackles and two TFL this year.
• Matthew McDoom leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 21 tackles, three TFL, and three passes defended.