The UT Arlington Mavericks (4-9, 0-2 SBC) visit First National Bank Arena to meet the Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-3, 2-0 SBC). The Mavericks will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Red Wolves were victorious over the Freed-Hardeman Lions, 84-73, while the Mavericks lost a tough one against the Georgia Southern Eagles, 77-74.
Arkansas State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.273 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 18.1). Freed-Hardeman was 0.150 and 19.5, respectively, for those same stats. UT Arlington, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-21; 71.4 percent). Arkansas State was lifted by Caleb Fields, who finished with 15 points and five rebounds. David Azore, meanwhile had a solid performance for UT Arlington, recording 33 points and 12 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Red Wolves won the last contest 83-79. Arkansas State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over UT Arlington. The Red Wolves had a rate of 0.625 while the Mavericks posted a mark of 0.468. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for Arkansas State in this matchup. The Red Wolves currently rank 96th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 percent), while UT Arlington ranks 205th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.4 percent).
UT Arlington Mavericks at Arkansas State Red Wolves Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Arkansas State ranks 201st (14.9).
- The Red Wolves rank 63rd in blocks per game (2.9) while the Mavericks rank 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- UT Arlington averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 111th in the nation. Arkansas State ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Red Wolves rank 130th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Mavericks rank 241st (38.8).
- UT Arlington ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Arkansas State ranks 74th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Wolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
