Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas-Arlington Prediction 12-2-24 College Basketball Picks
Texas-Arlington (3-5) vs. Louisiana-Monroe (3-6)
December 2, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana-Monroe +7.5; Over/Under: +147
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The UT Arlington Mavericks and UL Monroe Warhawks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Here’s a Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas-Arlington Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas-Arlington Pick.
UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Preview
The UT Arlington Mavericks lost to Rhode Island, beat Austin Peay, and they play Arkansas State, Evansville and Liberty next. The UT Arlington Mavericks are averaging 79.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 43 shooting. Jaden Wells is averaging 15.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Lance Ware is averaging 14 points and 6.7 rebounds. Raysean Seamster is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Burford is grabbing 6 rebounds. The UT Arlington Mavericks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The UT Arlington Mavericks are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to North Alabama and Stephen F. Austin, and they play Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Hosuton Christian and Old Dominion next. The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 72.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 43 percent shooting. Jalen Bolden is averaging 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Coltie Young is averaging 9.2 points and 2.4 rebounds. Makai Willis is dishing 1 assist and Tyreese Watson is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the UT Arlington Mavericks will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost 14 of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- UT Arlington Mavericks has won seven of its last nine games against Louisiana-Monroe.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in 16 of its last 17 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana-Monroe’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of UT Arlington Mavericks’ last six games against the Sun Belt Conference Conference have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.3).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.6).
- UT Arlington Mavericks ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
- UT Arlington Mavericks ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas-Arlington Prediction
The UL Monroe Warhawks have been hit or miss offensively, and they’re just not taking care of business in games they should. UL Monroe is also 1-6 ATS on the season. The UT Arlington Mavericks have the talent to bury the Warhawks, and they’ve shown us more against better competition. UT Arlington nearly upset USC earlier in the season and just took Rhode Island down to the wire as an 8 point dog. Give me the Mavs in a comfortable road win.
