The Missouri Tigers (4-3) will be at home in Mizzou Arena when they challenge the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-5). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Missouri Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers edged the UCF Knights, 64-62, while the Mavericks fell to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 76-65.
The Tigers had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 19.2) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 29.8). UT Arlington, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8 (above their season average of 30.2). Jordan Geist had a good outing for Missouri, recording 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, UT Arlington received a boost from Andres Ibarguen, who put up 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Missouri appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Tigers rank 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while UT Arlington is 190th in effective field goal percentage (0.509). This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. The up-and-down Mavericks rank 44th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Tigers rank 325th.
UT Arlington at Missouri Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UT Arlington, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Missouri ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while UT Arlington ranks 304th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
- The Mavericks rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Tigers rank 164th (3.5).
- UT Arlington ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Missouri ranks 113th (36.7).
- The Mavericks rank 81st in steals per game (7.0) while the Tigers rank 258th (5.1).
- Missouri ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while UT Arlington ranks 168th (13.4).
