The UT Arlington Mavericks (13-15, 9-6 SBC) will be at the Mitchell Center to go head-to-head against the South Alabama Jaguars (13-14, 6-8 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Jaguars defeated the Troy Trojans 68-52, while the Mavericks beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 91-86.
The Mavericks, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.454, had a mark of 0.545 and had a free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.264). The Jaguars, on the other hand, knocked down 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Trojans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.389 (below their season average of 0.535). Trhae Mitchell played a key role for South Alabama with 16 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Brian Warren had a good game for UT Arlington, finishing with 33 points.
The Mavericks won the only contest between these two teams last season, 91-67. The Mavericks’ 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Jaguars, who had a mark of 25.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the UT Arlington offense. UT Arlington ranks 289th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the pesky defense of South Alabama forces the 98th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.5 percent).
UT Arlington Mavericks at South Alabama Jaguars Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 55th in rebounds per game (37.8) while South Alabama ranks 246th (33.2).
- The Jaguars average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. The Mavericks rank 131st in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Jaguars rank 53rd in blocks per game (4.2) while the Mavericks rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- South Alabama ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while UT Arlington ranks 128th (21.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
- The Jaguars have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, South Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
