The UT Arlington Mavericks (3-3) will travel to the Donald Reynolds Center to square off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-2). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Golden Hurricane lost to the Southern Illinois Salukis, 79-69, while the Mavericks got blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 78-60.
UT Arlington held Arkansas to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.531) while Tulsa held Southern Illinois to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.1 (below their season average of 30.4). Tulsa’s Martins Igbanu played well, putting up 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, UT Arlington was lifted by Edric Dennis, who recorded 19 points and five rebounds.
The aggressive Tulsa offense might be living from the charity stripe in this contest. Since last season, the Golden Hurricane rank second in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.319, while UT Arlington has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 207th-ranked FTA rate of 0.243). This game should be a showdown of contrasting styles. The up-and-down Mavericks rank 35th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Hurricane rank 263rd.
UT Arlington at Tulsa Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UT Arlington ranks 68th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Tulsa ranks 325th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
- The Mavericks rank 62nd in assists per game (15.2) while the Golden Hurricane rank 238th (12.6).
- Tulsa averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. UT Arlington ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Mavericks rank 76th in steals per game (7.0) while the Golden Hurricane rank 281st (4.6).
- UT Arlington ranks 81st in blocks per game (3.9) while Tulsa ranks 259th (2.3).
