The UT Arlington Mavericks (8-12, 4-5 SBC) will be at Strahan Coliseum to clash against the Texas State Bobcats (12-8, 5-4 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bobcats were victorious over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 68-59, while the Mavericks had no trouble getting past the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 78-58.
UT Arlington played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 52.9 (above their season average of 26.4) and a free throw rate of 0.482 (above their season average of 0.207). Louisiana-Monroe put up marks of 16.7 and 0.236, respectively, for those same stats. The Bobcats, meanwhile, forced 16 turnovers and held the Ragin’ Cajuns to an effective field goal percentage of 0.411 (below their season average of 0.472). Texas State was led by Isiah Small, who put up 12 points and nine rebounds. Radshad Davis, meanwhile played a pivotal role for UT Arlington with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Mavericks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, UT Arlington won 81-73. UT Arlington had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.600 vs. 0.471). Texas State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 23.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The aggressive Texas State offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Bobcats currently rank ninth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.303, while UT Arlington ranks 263rd in FTA rate allowed (0.251). Moreover, the Mavericks rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Bobcats rank 48th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.8 percent).
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas State Bobcats Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Texas State ranks 290th (16.1).
- The Mavericks are 18th in the NCAA with 5.0 steals allowed per game while the Bobcats are 22nd with 5.1 steals allowed per game.
- The Mavericks rank 95th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Bobcats rank 231st (33.5).
- Texas State ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while UT Arlington ranks 110th (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 8.6 for the season.
