The UT Arlington Mavericks (5-9, 1-2 SBC) will be at the Jack Stephens Center to square off with the Little Rock Trojans (9-5, 3-0 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Little Rock Trojans ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 72-68, while the Mavericks dismantled the Arkansas State Red Wolves 73-52.
The Mavericks, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.476, had a solid mark of 0.585 and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 24.4). Meanwhile, Little Rock’s 0.347 free throw rate was their largest strength over Texas State, who had a rate of 0.217. The Trojans’ mark was above their season average of 0.284, while the Bobcats’ was below their season average of 0.284. Ruot Monyyong had a solid performance for Little Rock, putting up 14 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, UT Arlington rallied around Jabari Narcis, who finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Trojans won the most recent contest 56-52. Little Rock’s 0.222 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UT Arlington, who had a mark of 0.136. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The physical Little Rock offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Trojans rank 22nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.288, while UT Arlington is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 225th-ranked FTA rate of 0.231).
UT Arlington at Little Rock Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Little Rock ranks 268th (16.1).
- The Trojans rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Mavericks rank 87th (11.7).
- The Trojans rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while the Mavericks rank 225th (38.4).
- UT Arlington ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Little Rock ranks 101st (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
- The Mavericks have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, UT Arlington has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
