The UT Arlington Mavericks (10-13, 6-6 SBC) will be at the Holmes Convocation Center to meet the Appalachian State Mountaineers (12-11, 6-6 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Mountaineers fell to the Little Rock Trojans, 93-86, while the Mavericks were victorious over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 68-54.
The Mavericks had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 14.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.481). Appalachian State, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.864 (above their season average of 0.486). Isaac Johnson had a good game for Appalachian State, finishing with 17 points and nine assists. UT Arlington, meanwhile, received a boost from Jabari Narcis, who put up 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, David Azore led the Mavericks to a 66-56 victory. He scored a game-high 25 points. The Mavericks’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Mountaineers. UT Arlington had a rate of 13.5, while Appalachian State posted a mark of 18.4.
The physical Appalachian State offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Mountaineers rank 64th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.264, while UT Arlington ranks 227th in FTA rate allowed (0.234).
UT Arlington vs. Appalachian State Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Appalachian State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Mountaineers average 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 150th in the country. The Mavericks rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
- Appalachian State ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UT Arlington ranks 89th (3.2).
- The Mavericks rank 43rd in assists per game (15.0) while the Mountaineers rank 213th (11.6).
- UT Arlington ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Appalachian State ranks 124th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
