Arkansas State vs Texas-Arlington Prediction 12-12-24 College Basketball Picks
Texas-Arlington (4-5) vs. Arkansas State (7-3)
December 12, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arkansas State -8.5; Over/Under: +155.5
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The UT Arlington Mavericks and Arkansas State Red Wolves meet Thursday in college basketball action at the First National Bank Arena. Here’s a Arkansas State vs Texas-Arlington Prediction. This article will include a Arkansas State vs Texas-Arlington Pick.
UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Preview
The UT Arlington Mavericks lost to Rhode Island, beat UL Monroe, and they play Evansville, Liberty and Texas State next. The UT Arlington Mavericks are averaging 80.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 42.1 shooting. Lance Ware is averaging 14.8 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Jaden Wells is averaging 14.7 points and 4.2 rebounds. Raysean Seamster is the third double-digit scorer and Jaxon Ellingsworth is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The UT Arlington Mavericks are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The UT Arlington Mavericks are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Jackson State and Memphis, and they play UAB, Coastal Carolina and Old Dominion next. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 77.1 points on 40.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 38.6 percent shooting. Taryn Todd is averaging 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Kobe Julien is averaging 12.4 points and 1.5 assists. Derrian Ford is the third double-digit scorer and Joseph Pinion is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are allowing 28.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win
- Arkansas State has won each of its last eight games at First National Bank Arena.
- UT Arlington Mavericks has lost six of its last seven games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Arkansas State has won the first half in each of its last eight games at First National Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UT Arlington Mavericks’ last 10 night games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Fifteen of Arkansas State’s last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents at First National Bank Arena have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.2).
- Arkansas State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (42.0).
- UT Arlington Mavericks ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
- UT Arlington Mavericks ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
Arkansas State vs Texas-Arlington Prediction
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are probably the more talented team and just beat Memphis, but that also creates a letdown spot. Also, Arkansas State goes through shooting droughts, while UT Arlington is well above average offensively. UT Arlington has covered 3 straight games and that includes giving Rhode Island a run as 8 point dogs. The UT Arlington Mavericks have the ability to score the ball and that gives them a fighting chance each night. I’ll take a shot with the points.
