The Missouri Tigers (4-3) clash with the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-5) at Mizzou Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
UT Arlington Mavericks at Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Mavericks’ last contest, they were beaten by the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 76-65. UT Rio Grande Valley’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UT Arlington. The Vaqueros had a rate of 13.9 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the Mavericks posted a mark of 24.0 (above their season average of 18.4). Andres Ibarguen was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 10-for-12 shooting.
The Tigers won a close one over the UCF Knights in their last matchup, 64-62. Missouri’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UCF. The Tigers had a rate of 12.8 (better than their season average of 19.2), while the Knights posted a mark of 23.0 (above their season average of 14.2). Jordan Geist was Missouri’s top scorer with 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Missouri should have a significant edge. Since last season, the Tigers defense ranks 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while the UT Arlington offense ranks 190th in effective field goal percentage (0.509). This contest should be a showdown of conflicting styles. The fast-breaking Mavericks rank 44th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Tigers rank 325th.
UT Arlington at Missouri Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. UT Arlington ranks 304th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
The Mavericks rank 81st in steals per game (7.0) while the Tigers rank 258th (5.1).
Missouri ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while UT Arlington ranks 168th (13.4).
The Mavericks rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Tigers rank 164th (3.5).
UT Arlington ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Missouri ranks 113th (36.7).
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