The UT Arlington Mavericks (9-11, 5-2 SBC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they clash against the Georgia State Panthers (14-6, 5-2 SBC) at GSU Sports Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Georgia State Panthers ATS Prediction
The last time the Mavericks played, they beat the Georgia Southern Eagles, 72-67. The Mavericks had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.062) and had a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 18.9). UT Arlington received a boost from David Azore, who was the game’s high scorer with 15 points on 3-for-11 shooting.
The Panthers were beaten by the Texas State Bobcats in their last game, 81-68. Texas State won the rebounding battle. The Bobcats had 13 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Panthers had five and 29, respectively. Georgia State’s Jeff Thomas had 19 points and seven rebounds in the contest.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Malik Benlevi had 10 points and five rebounds in the first game, in which the Panthers beat the Mavericks 63-58. Getting to the free throw line was one of Georgia State’s biggest advantages. They made 38 trips to the line, while UT Arlington went just 22 times.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Georgia State should have a substantial edge. The upper-echelon Panthers offense ranks 46th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.551, while the UT Arlington defense is ranked 155th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.496).
UT Arlington vs. Georgia State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia State, ATS Winner – Georgia State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UT Arlington ranks 80th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Georgia State ranks 264th (27.4).
The Panthers rank 24th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Mavericks rank 154th (2.5).
UT Arlington averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. Georgia State ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
The Panthers rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Mavericks rank 127th (6.6).
UT Arlington averages 11.6 assists per game, which ranks 214th in the nation. Georgia State ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
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The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has lost by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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