The UT Arlington Mavericks (15-15, 11-6 SBC) welcome the Texas State Bobcats (23-7, 12-5 SBC) to College Park Center as the regular season comes to an end. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats at UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Mavericks beat the Troy Trojans, 79-66, while the Bobcats fell to the South Alabama Jaguars, 77-63.
The Mavericks had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 31.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.465). Texas State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 33.0). UT Arlington was led by Edric Dennis, who recorded 31 points. Alex Peacock played a key role for Texas State with 20 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Brian Warren led the Mavericks to an 84-77 win. He scored a game-high 30 points. UT Arlington did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (22-28; 78.6 percent). Texas State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 17.4).
UT Arlington might struggle to put up points as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Texas State ranks 12th in defensive efficiency while the Mavericks rank 299th in offensive efficiency.
Texas State Bobcats vs. UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while UT Arlington ranks 151st (35.0).
- The Mavericks average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. The Bobcats rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bobcats rank 14th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Mavericks rank 127th (12.9).
- Texas State ranks 78th in steals per game (6.9) while UT Arlington ranks 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (10.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has been defeated by an average of 0.9 points.