The UT Arlington Mavericks (3-8) will try to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Cal Poly Mustangs (3-7) at Robert A. Mott Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Cal Poly Mustangs Free Prediction
The Mavericks will be looking for a similar outcome after dismantling the Texas-Tyler Patriots in their last outing, 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). With 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Edric Dennis was the game’s leading scorer.
The last time the Mustangs were in action, they beat the Menlo Oaks, 82-75. The Mustangs had a much better free throw rate (0.420 vs. 0.153) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 20.0). With 12 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, Kuba Niziol had a good performance for Cal Poly.
After the Mavericks won the sole contest against the Mustangs last season, 77-56, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Mavericks had a much better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 23.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.200).
UT Arlington at Cal Poly Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cal Poly, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UT Arlington ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.6) while Cal Poly ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Mavericks average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. The Mustangs rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
UT Arlington ranks 157th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Cal Poly ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
The Mustangs rank 103rd in blocks per game (2.7) while the Mavericks rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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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 7.0 points.
During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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