The Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-15, 3-7 SBC) will be at the College Park Center to take on the UT Arlington Mavericks (11-12, 7-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Mavericks had no trouble getting past the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 74-54, while the Mountaineers lost a close one to the Texas State Bobcats, 74-71.
The Mavericks held the Chanticleers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.258 (below their season average of 0.550) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 30.9). Appalachian State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.253). Andres Ibarguen played well for UT Arlington with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Appalachian State was lifted by Ronshad Shabazz, who recorded 23 points.
In their first matchup this season, David Azore led the Mavericks to an 82-72 victory. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. UT Arlington had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 13.2). Appalachian State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 19.2).
The physical UT Arlington offense might be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Mavericks rank 41st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.280, while Appalachian State is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 267th-ranked FTA rate of 0.251).
Appalachian State Mountaineers at UT Arlington Mavericks Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (37.6) while Appalachian State ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
- The Mavericks average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 88th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 155th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Appalachian State averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. UT Arlington ranks 104th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
- The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has lost by an average of 2.3 points.
