The North Texas Mean Green (9-1) will try to extend their eight-game winning streak against the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-6) at The Super Pit. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
UT Arlington Mavericks at North Texas Mean Green ATS Prediction
In the Mavericks’ last contest, they dismantled the Texas-Tyler Patriots, 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). UT Arlington received a boost from Edric Dennis, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Mean Green dismantled the Angelo State Rams in their last matchup, 89-55. The Mean Green had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.140) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.617 vs. 0.412). Umoja Gibson was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
The Mavericks won the only contest against the Mean Green last season, 65-60. UT Arlington had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 23.0). North Texas, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.2 vs. 33.3).
Ryan Woolridge has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Texas.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, North Texas figures to have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to last 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 Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Texas ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while UT Arlington ranks 271st (25.5).
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 NCAA. UT Arlington ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
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 NCAA. North Texas ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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