Texas Longhorns (10-2) vs Texas-Arlington Mavericks (6-6)
2024-01-01 14:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Texas Longhorns -17 -- Over/Under: 146.5
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The UT Arlington Mavericks and Texas Longhorns face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at the Moody Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free New UT Arlington vs Texas prediction.
UT Arlington Looks to move over .500
UT Arlington comes into this game with a 6-6 record overall in the WAC standings and they have gone 7-3 against the spread. In the last game against North Texas, the offense really struggled scoring only 52 points and that led to the 26 point defeat. Sherman Wilson had a strong game putting up 20 points, but he was the only real bright spot. UT Arlington is averaging 73.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.7 points per game. If the defense struggles here, this is going to be a very long game for the Mavericks. Sherman Wilson has been the top player averaging 13.9 points while shooting 33.3 percent from the field
Texas Coming Off Another Impressive Win
Texas faced off against UNC Greensboro in the last game and they looked dominant. The offense scored 72 points, but even more impressive was the defense giving up only 37 points on the way to the victory. Tyrese Hunter had a huge game for Texas putting up 23 points, seven rebounds, and six rebounds. Texas overall this season is averaging 79.2 points while their defense is giving up 64.5 points per game. The defense was sure impressive in the last game and they are going to need the defense to step up again in a big way here. On the season Max Abmas is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. Texas faces off with Texas Tech next, and this isn’t a game they can overlook.
UT Arlington vs Texas Betting Prediction
This feels like it could be a letdown spot for Texas. It’s New Year’s Day and their next game is a big one going against Texas Tech. UT Arlington’s offense has been strong all season and they are averaging 73.1 points per game. UT Arlington is going to find offensive success, and that is going to be the difference here. Texas probably still win, but UT Arlington is going to cover the spread.
