The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-6, 0-1 SBC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the UT Arlington Mavericks (4-10, 0-1 SBC) at College Park Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Georgia Southern Eagles at UT Arlington Mavericks Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last outing, they blew out the Carver College Cougars, 139-51. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 29.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 14.9). Georgia Southern was led by Quan Jackson, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
The Mavericks won big over the Texas-Tyler Patriots in their last contest, 90-66. The Mavericks had a much better free throw rate (0.296 vs. 0.148) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 26.6). Edric Dennis was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Mavericks won 83-63. Making free throws was one of UT Arlington’s largest advantages. They were 9-11 (81.8 percent), while the Eagles were just 3-4 (75.0 percent).
Ike Smith and Tookie Brown have played at a high level over the last five games for Georgia Southern. Smith has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Brown has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
It could be an error-filled game for the UT Arlington offense. UT Arlington ranks 328th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Georgia Southern forces the 41st-most turnovers in the nation (22.8 percent).
Georgia Southern Eagles at UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia Southern ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while UT Arlington ranks 135th (7.0).
The Eagles rank 138th in assists per game (13.6) while the Mavericks rank 231st (10.6).
UT Arlington ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Georgia Southern ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Eagles average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. The Mavericks rank 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
UT Arlington averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 136th in the country. Georgia Southern ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 8.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (8.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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