The UT Arlington Mavericks (4-11, 0-2 SBC) will attempt to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-10, 0-2 SBC) at Holmes Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Free Prediction
In the Mavericks’ last outing, 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 was lifted by Edric Dennis, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Mountaineers easily got past the Mars Hill Lions in their last matchup, 125-62. The Mountaineers had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.729 vs. 0.427). Justin Forrest was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
Appalachian State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Mountaineers rank 87th in offensive efficiency, while the Mavericks rank 195th in defensive efficiency.
After the Mavericks won two out of three contests against the Mountaineers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, UT Arlington won 84-68. UT Arlington’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Appalachian State. The Mavericks had a rate of 0.605 while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.360.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
UT Arlington ranks 140th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while Appalachian State ranks 232nd (38.7).
App State ranks 141st in assists per game (13.3) while the Mavericks rank 228th (10.6).
Appalachian State ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while UT Arlington ranks 94th (21.3).
The Mavericks average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 105th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Arlington has been defeated by an average of 7.3 points.
During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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