The UT Arlington Mavericks (17-15, 13-6 SBC) square off with the Georgia State Panthers (23-9, 14-5 SBC) in the Sun Belt Conference Tourney at Lakefront Arena. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 17, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Georgia State Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Texas State Bobcats 59-46, while the Mavericks beat the Georgia Southern Eagles 67-58.
UT Arlington dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.8 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.437 (below their season average of 0.474). For those same stats, Georgia Southern had marks of 18.8 and 0.392, respectively. Meanwhile, Georgia State played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.556) and a free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.224). Texas State was 0.254 and 0.246, respectively, for those same stats. Georgia State’s Malik Benlevi played well, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds. UT Arlington was lifted by Brian Warren, who had 21 points.
UT Arlington might have a difficult time creating turnovers. Georgia State ranks 51st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while UT Arlington forces the 176th-most turnovers (18.8 percent).
UT Arlington vs. Georgia State Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Arlington ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Georgia State ranks 279th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- The Mavericks rank 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Panthers rank 238th (14.9).
- Georgia State averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 21st in the country. UT Arlington ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Mavericks average 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 124th in the country. The Panthers rank 294th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
- Georgia State ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.8) while UT Arlington ranks 171st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 3.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (9.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
