UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Free Prediction

Daniel GimenezBasketball, College Basketball

The Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1) will be at home in Bud Walton Arena when they take on the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-2). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018, and can be seen on SEC Network.

UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Razorbacks easily got past the Montana State Bobcats, 90-68, while the Mavericks were beaten by the Indiana Hoosiers, 78-64.

The Razorbacks forced 24 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.500). UT Arlington, meanwhile, forced Indiana into a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above their season average of 17.2). Arkansas’ Jalen Harris had a good outing, putting up 11 points and 11 assists. Meanwhile, Edric Dennis fueled UT Arlington with 19 points.

It could be a sloppy game for the UT Arlington offense. Since the 2017-18 season, UT Arlington ranks 283rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Arkansas has forced the 82nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.4 percent).

UT Arlington vs. Arkansas ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Arkansas ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while UT Arlington ranks 236th (6.9).
  • The Mavericks rank 55th in assists per game (15.4) while the Razorbacks rank 171st in assists allowed per game (13.4).
  • UT Arlington ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Arkansas ranks 151st (3.4).
  • The Mavericks rank 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Razorbacks rank 278th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
  • UT Arlington ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.5) while Arkansas ranks 241st in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
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