The Texas Longhorns (7-4) will attempt to extend their five-game winning streak against the UT Arlington Mavericks (4-8) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas Longhorns ATS Prediction
The Mavericks will be hoping for similar success after blowing out the Texas-Tyler Patriots in their last contest, 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 led by Edric Dennis, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
In the Longhorns’ last matchup, they were victorious over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 71-59. Texas’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Illinois. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.577, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.411. Matt Coleman III was the game’s leading scorer with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
Texas appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Longhorns currently rank 62nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while UT Arlington is 341st in effective field goal percentage (0.439).
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas Longhorns Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – UT Arlington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (9.7) while UT Arlington ranks 124th (13.3).
The Longhorns rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Mavericks rank 120th (7.0).
Texas ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.8) while UT Arlington ranks 128th (2.6).
The Longhorns rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while the Mavericks rank 100th (23.8).
UT Arlington ranks 140th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Texas ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, UT Arlington has been defeated by an average of 6.0 points.
During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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