UT Arlington Mavericks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Prediction 01/12/19

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The UT Arlington Mavericks (5-11, 1-2 SBC) will be at the HTC Center to clash with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (7-8, 1-2 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

UT Arlington Mavericks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Chanticleers were beaten by the Texas State Bobcats, 65-61, while the Mavericks beat the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 82-72.

The Mavericks held the Mountaineers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.2 (below their season average of 29.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.432). Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-28; 71.4 percent). Coastal Carolina rallied around Zac Cuthbertson, who contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. David Azore, meanwhile fueled UT Arlington with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Mavericks won 87-80. The Mavericks’ 14.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Chanticleers, who had a mark of 19.0. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

The physical Coastal Carolina offense might be living from the free throw line in this contest. The Chanticleers rank 36th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.290, while UT Arlington ranks 311th in FTA rate allowed (0.282).

UT Arlington Mavericks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UT Arlington ranks 90th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Coastal Carolina ranks 243rd (27.2).
  • The Mavericks rank 80th in steals per game (7.1) while the Chanticleers rank 131st in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Chanticleers rank 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Mavericks rank 124th (34.8).
  • Coastal Carolina ranks 170th in assists per game (12.7) while UT Arlington ranks 227th (11.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Mavericks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 6.3 for the season.