Arkansas State Red Wolves at UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Prediction 02/13/20

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves (15-10, 7-7 SBC) will be at the College Park Center to go head-to-head against the UT Arlington Mavericks (10-15, 6-8 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Arkansas State Red Wolves at UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Mavericks fell to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 89-75, while the Red Wolves lost a winnable game to the Little Rock Trojans, 90-87.

Arkansas State was lights out from beyond the arc (11-22; 50.0 percent) while UT Arlington did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (21-25; 84.0 percent). Jabari Narcis had a good game for UT Arlington, putting up 12 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Marquis Eaton fueled Arkansas State with 25 points and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Narcis led the Mavericks to a 73-52 victory. He notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. UT Arlington’s 0.585 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Arkansas State, who had a mark of 0.304.

UT Arlington could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Arkansas State ranks 151st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while UT Arlington forces the 72nd-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).

Arkansas State at UT Arlington Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UT Arlington ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Arkansas State ranks 279th (16.8).
  • The Red Wolves rank third in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Mavericks rank 89th (3.2).
  • UT Arlington ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Arkansas State ranks 79th (6.0).
  • The Red Wolves rank 84th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Mavericks rank 246th (37.8).
  • UT Arlington averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. Arkansas State ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
  • The Red Wolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, up from 0.1 for the season.