The UT Arlington Mavericks (12-13, 8-4 SBC) will be at the Convocation Center to clash with the Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-15, 4-8 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Red Wolves fell to the Texas State Bobcats, 84-74, while the Mavericks were defeated by the Little Rock Trojans, 56-52.
UT Arlington had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 17.8) while Arkansas State held Texas State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.531). Ty Cockfield II had a solid performance for Arkansas State, recording 39 points. UT Arlington received a boost from Jabari Narcis, who put up three points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Edric Dennis led the Mavericks to a 68-59 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. UT Arlington did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (23-30; 76.7 percent). Arkansas State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 27.8).
The physical Arkansas State offense could be living from the foul line in this battle. The Red Wolves rank 41st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while UT Arlington ranks 270th in FTA rate allowed (0.253).
UT Arlington vs. Arkansas State Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. UT Arlington ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- The Mavericks rank 105th in steals per game (6.6) while the Red Wolves rank 119th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- UT Arlington ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Arkansas State ranks 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
- The Red Wolves rank 52nd in blocks per game (4.2) while the Mavericks rank 146th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- UT Arlington ranks 192nd in assists per game (12.3) while Arkansas State ranks 229th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
- The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 5.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has lost by an average of 1.9 points.
