The UT Arlington Mavericks (12-12, 8-3 SBC) will be at the Jack Stephens Center to go head-to-head with the Little Rock Trojans (9-15, 4-7 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Little Rock Trojans ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Trojans defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 73-68, while the Mavericks beat the Appalachian State Mountaineers 78-68.
The Mavericks had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 18.2) and held the Mountaineers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 26.8). Little Rock, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.275) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 24.8). For those same stats, South Alabama recorded marks of 0.396 and 17.6, respectively. Rayjon Tucker played a pivotal role for Little Rock with 24 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, UT Arlington received a boost from Brian Warren, who put up 22 points and nine assists.
In their first matchup this year, Edric Dennis led the Mavericks to an 82-73 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 32 points. UT Arlington made good use of their 39 trips to the free throw line, making 34 of them (87.2 percent). Little Rock, meanwhile, was just 18-27 (66.7 percent).
The physical Little Rock offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this showdown. The Trojans rank 33rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.285, while UT Arlington ranks 272nd in FTA rate allowed (0.255).
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Little Rock Trojans ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 109th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Little Rock ranks 255th (25.5).
- The Mavericks rank 71st in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Trojans rank 136th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
- Little Rock averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the nation. UT Arlington ranks 101st in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Trojans rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Mavericks rank 140th (3.8).
- Little Rock ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UT Arlington ranks 131st (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has lost by an average of 1.8 points.
