UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Georgia State Panthers Betting Prediction 12/19/19

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The Georgia State Panthers (6-3) and the UT Arlington Mavericks (4-7) clash at GSU Sports Arena. The Panthers look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

UT Arlington Mavericks at Georgia State Panthers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Panthers defeated the Mercer Bears, 73-61, while the Mavericks lost to the Houston Cougars, 71-63.

The Panthers held the Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.395 (below their season average of 0.497). The Bears also had a turnover percentage of 21.1 (above their season average of 17.2). UT Arlington, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.5 (better than their season average of 14.6). Justin Roberts played well for Georgia State with 13 points and six assists. Brian Warren, meanwhile had a good outing for UT Arlington, putting up 27 points.

The Panthers dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three contests. In the last contest, Georgia State won 73-64. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Georgia State’s biggest advantages. They made 34 trips to the line, while UT Arlington went just 17 times.

This contest should be a showdown of opposite styles. Georgia State ranks 30th in possessions per game (71.2) while UT Arlington is 276th (69.0) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Mavericks have committed the 15th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Panthers has caused the 51st-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.7 percent).

UT Arlington Mavericks at Georgia State Panthers Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • UT Arlington ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Georgia State ranks 218th (23.9).
  • The Panthers rank 39th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Mavericks rank 121st (2.9).
  • UT Arlington averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Georgia State ranks 139th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
  • The Panthers rank 32nd in steals per game (8.1) while the Mavericks rank 192nd (6.1).
  • Georgia State ranks 101st in rebounds per game (33.6) while UT Arlington ranks 231st in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).