The North Texas Mean Green (9-1) and the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-6) face off at The Super Pit. The Mean Green will attempt to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. North Texas Mean Green ATS Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Mean Green defeated the Angelo State Rams 89-55, while the Mavericks beat the Texas-Tyler Patriots 90-66.
UT Arlington played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.296 and a turnover percentage of 13.6. Texas-Tyler was 0.148 and 26.6, respectively, for those same stats. North Texas, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.617. Angelo State recorded marks of 0.140 and 0.412, respectively, for those same stats. North Texas rallied around Umoja Gibson, who had 32 points. Edric Dennis played a key role for UT Arlington with 20 points.
The Mavericks won the only contest between these two teams last season, 65-60. The Mavericks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Mean Green. UT Arlington had a rate of 13.4, while North Texas posted a mark of 23.0.
Ryan Woolridge has really been playing well as of late for North Texas, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, North Texas figures to have a noteworthy advantage. Since the 2017-18 season, the Mean Green defense ranks 61st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the UT Arlington offense ranks 202nd in effective field goal percentage (0.508).
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. North Texas Mean Green Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Texas ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while UT Arlington ranks 271st (25.5).
- The Mavericks rank 87th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Mean Green rank 200th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- UT Arlington averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. North Texas ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Mean Green rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Mavericks rank 157th (13.3).
- North Texas averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. UT Arlington ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
