The UT Arlington Mavericks (4-11, 0-2 SBC) travel to Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-10, 0-2 SBC). The Mavericks can end a six-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Mountaineers defeated the Mars Hill Lions 125-62, while the Mavericks beat the Texas-Tyler Patriots 90-66.
UT Arlington played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.296 and a turnover percentage of 13.6. Texas-Tyler was 0.148 and 26.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Mountaineers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.729 vs. 0.427). Appalachian State received a boost from Justin Forrest, who recorded 23 points. Meanwhile, Edric Dennis played a pivotal role for UT Arlington with 20 points.
The Mavericks edged out the Mountaineers in this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the last game, UT Arlington won 84-68. UT Arlington had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.605 vs. 0.360). Appalachian State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 vs. 10.7). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The productive offense of Appalachian State will square off against the mid-tier defense of UT Arlington. The Mountaineers rank 87th in offensive efficiency, while the Mavericks are 195th in defensive efficiency. The Mountaineers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 140th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while Appalachian State ranks 232nd (38.7).
- The Mavericks average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Mountaineers rank 105th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Mountaineers rank 141st in assists per game (13.3) while the Mavericks rank 228th (10.6).
- Appalachian State ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while UT Arlington ranks 94th (21.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (8.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 3.4 for the season.
