It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Texas State Bobcats (17-4, 6-2 SBC) welcome the UT Arlington Mavericks (9-12, 5-3 SBC) to Strahan Coliseum. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas State Bobcats Free Prediction
In the Mavericks’ last outing, they were beaten by the Georgia State Panthers, 77-71. Georgia State’s 0.259 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UT Arlington, who had a mark of 0.097. The Panthers’ mark was above their season average of 0.221, while the Mavericks’ was below their season average of 0.288. Edric Dennis had a good game for UT Arlington, putting up 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The Bobcats lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles in their last contest, 74-58. Georgia Southern was effective at getting and making free throws. The Eagles made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Bobcats were just 5-14 (35.7 percent). With 25 points on 9-for-21 shooting, Tre’Larenz Nottingham was the top scorer from either team.
After the Mavericks won both meetings against the Bobcats last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, UT Arlington won 85-82. UT Arlington had a much better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 22.1). Texas State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.346 vs. 0.270).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas State should have a considerable edge. The Bobcats defense ranks 20th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while the UT Arlington offense is ranked 341st in effective field goal percentage (0.448). Furthermore, the Mavericks rank 308th in turnover percentage (21.4 percent), while the Bobcats rank 40th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.3 percent).
UT Arlington Mavericks at Texas State Bobcats Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas State ranks 34th in assists per game (16.0) while UT Arlington ranks 215th (11.8).
The Bobcats rank 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Mavericks rank 130th (34.6).
Texas State averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. UT Arlington ranks 131st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
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The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UT Arlington has lost by an average of 3.8 points.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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