The UT Arlington Mavericks (10-14, 6-7 SBC) will be at the HTC Center to go head-to-head with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (12-12, 5-8 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Chanticleers got blown out by the Texas State Bobcats, 100-63, while the Mavericks lost to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 57-50.
UT Arlington forced Appalachian State into a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 17.4) while Coastal Carolina did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (16-21; 76.2 percent). Coastal Carolina rallied around Tommy Burton, who finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, David Azore had a good game for UT Arlington, finishing with 12 points and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, DeVante’ Jones led the Chanticleers to an 82-77 victory. He produced 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Coastal Carolina had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 vs. 21.4). UT Arlington, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 15.9).
It will be a showdown of contrasting paces as the up-and-down Chanticleers will look to push the slower-paced Mavericks. The Chanticleers rank 35th in possessions per game while the Mavericks are 249th.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Coastal Carolina ranks 15th in rebounds per game (40.5) while UT Arlington ranks 251st in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Mavericks rank 48th in assists per game (14.8) while the Chanticleers rank 204th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Mavericks rank 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Chanticleers rank 261st in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- UT Arlington ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Coastal Carolina ranks 169th (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chanticleers have been outscored by an average of 14.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Coastal Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (7.7 below their season average).
