The UT Arlington Mavericks (4-8, 0-1 SBC) will be at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse to meet the Georgia Southern Eagles (7-4, 1-0 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles edged the Texas State Bobcats, 67-64, while the Mavericks fell to the Georgia State Panthers, 83-77.
Georgia Southern dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 26.2) and a free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.237). For those same stats, Texas State had marks of 11.5 and 0.184, respectively. UT Arlington, meanwhile, held Georgia State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.520). Georgia Southern’s David-Lee Jones Jr. had a good game, finishing with 15 points. Meanwhile, UT Arlington was led by Brian Warren, who recorded 19 points and five rebounds.
The Mavericks held the advantage in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, UT Arlington won 67-58. The Mavericks’ 15.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Eagles, who had a mark of 18.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Georgia Southern could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Georgia Southern ranks 34th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while UT Arlington forces the 85th-fewest turnovers (18.4 percent).
UT Arlington at Georgia Southern Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Southern ranks 10th in steals per game (10.1) while UT Arlington ranks 174th (5.2).
- The Eagles rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Mavericks rank 112th (2.9).
- UT Arlington averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 88th in the country. Georgia Southern ranks 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Mavericks average 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. The Eagles rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
- Georgia Southern ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while UT Arlington ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
- The Mavericks have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, UT Arlington has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
