The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (14-11, 7-6 SBC) will be at the College Park Center to go head-to-head with the UT Arlington Mavericks (12-15, 8-6 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Mavericks fell to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 76-64, while the Warhawks barely escaped the Texas State Bobcats, 63-60.
Louisiana-Monroe’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Texas State. The Warhawks had a rate of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.532), while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.527). UT Arlington, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (11-14; 78.6 percent). UT Arlington’s Radshad Davis had a good outing, contributing 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Michael Ertel played a pivotal role for Louisiana-Monroe with 13 points.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Warhawks won 84-71. Louisiana-Monroe’s 0.141 free throw rate was their largest strength over UT Arlington, who had a rate of 0.113. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
UT Arlington should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Mavericks are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 94th in offensive rebounding percentage at 31.4 percent. Meanwhile, Louisiana-Monroe ranks 246th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.4 percent. Additionally, the Warhawks rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.289), while the Mavericks rank 259th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.250).
Louisiana-Monroe at UT Arlington Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 66th in rebounds per game (37.6) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 233rd (33.6).
- The Mavericks average 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. The Warhawks rank 168th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (12.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (11.3 below their season average).
- The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has been defeated by an average of 2.3 points.
