The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-6, 0-1 SBC) and the UT Arlington Mavericks (4-10, 0-1 SBC) go head-to-head at College Park Center. The Eagles look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Georgia Southern Eagles at UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Mavericks defeated the Texas-Tyler Patriots 90-66, while the Eagles beat the Carver College Cougars 139-51.
Georgia Southern dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 8.3 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9. Carver College was 29.9 and 14.9, respectively, for those same stats. UT Arlington, on the other hand, played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.296 and a turnover percentage of 13.6. For those same stats, Texas-Tyler put up marks of 0.148 and 26.6, respectively. UT Arlington was lifted by Edric Dennis, who recorded 20 points. Meanwhile, Quan Jackson was a key piece for Georgia Southern with 25 points, nine rebounds and eight steals.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Mavericks won 83-63. One of UT Arlington’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 9-11 (81.8 percent), while the Eagles were just 3-4 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Ike Smith and Tookie Brown have been playing well over the last five games for Georgia Southern. Smith has averaged 0 points per game, while Brown has put up 0 points a game during that span.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the UT Arlington offense. UT Arlington ranks 328th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the pesky defense of Georgia Southern forces the 41st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.8 percent).
Georgia Southern Eagles at UT Arlington Mavericks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Southern ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while UT Arlington ranks 135th (7.0).
- The Eagles rank 55th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Mavericks rank 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- UT Arlington ranks 136th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Georgia Southern ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Eagles rank 138th in assists per game (13.6) while the Mavericks rank 231st (10.6).
- UT Arlington ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Georgia Southern ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 8.3 for the season.
- 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 (2.7 below their season average).
