The No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-2) put their nine-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-7) at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, and will air on ROOT SPORTS.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Mavericks’ last matchup, they blew out 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). With 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Edric Dennis was the game’s leading scorer.
The Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Idaho State Bengals in their last contest, 120-79. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.129) and had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 16.5). Rui Hachimura was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 13-for-18 shooting from the field.
The physical Gonzaga offense could be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Bulldogs currently rank 34th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.297, while UT Arlington ranks 260th in FTA rate allowed (0.260).
Brandon Clarke and Hachimura have played well over the last five games for Gonzaga. Clarke has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Hachimura has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Gonzaga ranks seventh in assists per game (19.3) while UT Arlington ranks 219th (10.7).
The Bulldogs rank 23rd in blocks per game (5.0) while the Mavericks rank 144th (2.7).
Gonzaga ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while UT Arlington ranks 119th (6.5).
The Mavericks rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Bulldogs rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
Gonzaga averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. UT Arlington ranks 72nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.3).
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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 4.3 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 98.6 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
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