The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (5-4) and the UT Arlington Mavericks (3-4), who both like to play up-tempo, will square off at College Park Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Prediction
In the Vaqueros’ last contest, they were beaten by the Houston Cougars, 58-53. Houston’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over UT Rio Grande Valley. The Cougars had a rate of 0.185 (below their season average of 0.208), while the Vaqueros posted a mark of 0.131 (below their season average of 0.307). Jordan Jackson was UT Rio Grande Valley’s high scorer with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Mavericks fell to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in their last matchup, 72-58. Tulsa’s 13.9 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest strength over UT Arlington, who had a mark of 19.6. The Golden Hurricane’s mark was better than their season average of 16.0. With 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting, Brian Warren led UT Arlington in scoring.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that showcases a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. UT Arlington ranks 39th in possessions per game (73.1) and UT Rio Grande Valley is 13th (74.9) dating back to last season.
The Mavericks won the lone contest against the Vaqueros last season, 86-65. The Mavericks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 vs. 17.0) and had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 19.2).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UT Arlington ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 321st in rebounds allowed per game (40.8).
The Vaqueros rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Mavericks rank 308th (25.8).
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 21st in steals per game (7.8) while UT Arlington ranks 236th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Mavericks average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. The Vaqueros rank 263rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
UT Arlington averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 219th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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