UT Arlington Mavericks at Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Prediction 11/19/19

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The eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (4-0) try to stay unbeaten when they clash against the UT Arlington Mavericks (2-2) at McCarthey Athletic Center. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs dismantled the Texas A&M Aggies, 79-49, while the Mavericks were blown out by the 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks, 67-47.

Gonzaga played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 (above their season average of 39.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (below their season average of 0.661). For those same stats, Texas A&M put up marks of 26.2 and 0.330, respectively. UT Arlington, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.172 vs. 0.085). Filip Petrusev was a key piece for Gonzaga with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, UT Arlington was led by David Azore, who had 11 points and six rebounds.

The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 89-55. Gonzaga made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 21 of them (84.0 percent). UT Arlington, meanwhile, was 9-11 (81.8 percent).

This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Gonzaga ranks first in effective field goal percentage (0.594) and UT Arlington is 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475) since last season.

UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Gonzaga averages 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks third in the nation. UT Arlington ranks 212th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Bulldogs rank 50th in steals per game (7.5) while the Mavericks rank 152nd (6.2).
  • UT Arlington ranks 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Gonzaga ranks 99th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
  • The Bulldogs average 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the country. The Mavericks rank 216th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • Gonzaga ranks fourth in assists per game (18.1) while UT Arlington ranks 182nd (13.0).