The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (6-14, 2-9 SBC) and the UT Arlington Mavericks (9-13, 5-6 SBC) battle at College Park Center. The Warhawks will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Mavericks lost a winnable game to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 66-65, while the Warhawks got blown out by the Texas State Bobcats, 71-51.
Louisiana-Monroe held Texas State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.503) while UT Arlington had a turnover percentage of 5.5 (better than their season average of 15.0). UT Arlington’s David Azore played well, putting up 14 points and six rebounds. Michael Ertel, meanwhile was a key piece for Louisiana-Monroe with 18 points.
In their first matchup this year, Radshad Davis led the Mavericks to a 78-58 victory. He registered a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. UT Arlington won the rebounding battle. The Mavericks had 18 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Warhawks had six and 22, respectively.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, UT Arlington should have a substantial edge. The Mavericks defense ranks 80th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while the Louisiana-Monroe offense is ranked 279th in effective field goal percentage (0.478).
Louisiana-Monroe vs. UT Arlington Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 266th (17.5).
- The Mavericks rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Warhawks rank 81st (6.0).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while UT Arlington ranks 96th (3.3).
- The Mavericks rank 56th in assists per game (14.8) while the Warhawks rank 243rd (10.9).
- UT Arlington ranks 93rd in rebounds per game (37.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 250th (32.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 2.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 58.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (7.9 above their season average).
