The South Alabama Jaguars (8-7, 1-3 SBC) will be at the College Park Center to square off with the UT Arlington Mavericks (5-10, 1-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
South Alabama Jaguars at UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Mavericks lost a winnable game to the Little Rock Trojans, 92-89, while the Jaguars lost big to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 69-49.
South Alabama had a much better free throw rate (0.234 vs. 0.000) while UT Arlington forced Little Rock into a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above the 15.1 mark opponents have averaged against UT Arlington this season). Radshad Davis played a key role for UT Arlington with 17 points. Meanwhile, Chad Lott led the way for South Alabama, recording 13 points.
The Mavericks won the sole game between these two teams last season, 75-57. UT Arlington was lights out from beyond the arc (15-26; 57.7 percent). South Alabama, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (8-11; 72.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
South Alabama could struggle to create turnovers. UT Arlington ranks 62nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while South Alabama forces the 179th-most turnovers (19.9 percent). Furthermore, the Jaguars are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280). The Mavericks, meanhwile, rank 259th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.245).
South Alabama Jaguars vs. UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while South Alabama ranks 224th (19.1).
- The Mavericks average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- UT Arlington is 18th in the nation with 4.9 steals allowed per game while South Alabama is 30th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
- The Mavericks rank 100th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Jaguars rank 236th (32.9).
- South Alabama ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.7) while UT Arlington ranks 138th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mavericks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 1.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
