UT Arlington at Arkansas College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/23/2018

Friday, November 23, 2018

Bud Walton Arena

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The UT Arlington Mavericks travel to Bud Walton Arena to play the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday, November 23, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Arkansas as 16.5 point favorites.

UT Arlington comes into this game with an overall record of 3-2. They currently have a point differential of 4.4 as they are averaging 72.6 points per game while giving up 68.2 per contest. Arkansas has an overall mark of 3-1. They are averaging 78.8 points per contest and giving up 67.8, which is a point differential of 11.0.

Valuable UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Trends

The UT Arlington Mavericks are 3-1-0 against the spread

The UT Arlington Mavericks are 1-3-0 against the over/under

Important Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 3-1-0 against the spread

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 1-3-0 against the over/under

Key UT Arlington Mavericks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Arkansas Razorbacks Injuries

11/09/18 G Khalil Garland Medical is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Brian Warren comes into this contest averaging 17.6 points per game while playing 29.0 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 1.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 76% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 83%. Edric Dennis averages 13.8 points per game in 29.0 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.8 assists per contest and 6.0 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 36% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Daniel Gafford averages 18.8 points per game while playing 28.8 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 8.8 rebounds per game and has 0.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 76% and his free throw percentage is at 46%. Mason Jones averages 15.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.5 rebounds per contest and 3.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 68%.

Useful Team Statistics

UT Arlington averages 72.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 236th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 4.4 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 285th. Behind the arc they shoot 25% which is good for 333rd in the nation. They average 33.6 rebounds per game and 10.8 assists per game, which ranks them 282nd and 307th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 155th with 14.2 per game. The Mavericks allow 68.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 128th in the country. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 24% average from behind the arc, ranking them 252nd and 17th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.2 rebounds a game which ranks 79th and they give up 13.8 assists per contest, which puts them in 235th place in Division 1. They force 16.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 270th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Arkansas is 134th in the country with 78.8 points per game this year. They are 136th in Division 1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 11.0. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 210th in the nation. They are 225th in the NCAA in rebounding with 36.0 boards per game, and 39th in assists per contest with 17.5. The Razorbacks are 115th in turnovers per game with 14.8. The Razorbacks surrender 67.8 points per contest, which ranks them 113th in D-1. Their defense allows a 36% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 22nd and 143rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 114th with 11.5 assists allowed per contest and 316th with 41.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Razorbacks are 345th in country in forcing turnovers with 20.0 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Mavericks have an offensive rating of 99.7, which is ranked 255th. They are 133rd in college basketball in pace with 72.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 48% is 285th. As a unit they are 221st in the nation in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 47% of their shot attempts, ranking 37th in D-1. UT Arlington is 142nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Arkansas is 152nd in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions. The Razorbacks have an offensive rating of 101.3, which is ranked 239th. They are 57th in D-1 in pace with 75.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 135th. As a unit they are 190th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 119th in the country.

Who will win tonight's UT Arlington/Arkansas college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Arkansas -16.5

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