Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UT Arlington vs Austin Peay NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jacksonville.
UT Arlington vs Austin Peay Prediction
Looking to win big? The Mavericks and Governors face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Governors are hosting the game at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL. UT Arlington is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.
UT Arlington vs. Austin Peay Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UT Arlington Mavericks at Austin Peay Governors
- Where: Jacksonville at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds TXA -2.5, TXA -145 | AUSP +120 O/U 150
Mavericks Preview: Can the UT Arlington Offense Score Enough on the Road?
UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games
UT Arlington fell to Murray State 79-66 on Tuesday, November 26th. The Mavericks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 154.
After trailing 44-30 at halftime, UT Arlington outscored Murray State 36-35 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Mavericks Offense Breakdown
UT Arlington's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range (4/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, and they hit 60% of their free throws (12/20).
Lance Ware led the Mavericks with 26 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. AJ Ferguson added 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 50% from deep (1/2).
Mavericks Team Defense
UT Arlington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Mavericks allowed 52% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 19 of 36 two-point attempts.
From beyond the three-point line, UT Arlington's defense conceded 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 64%. The Mavericks gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Governors Preview: Do the Governors Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Governors picked up a 62-50 road win over Georgia State on Tuesday, November 26th. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, Austin Peay not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
They led 32-26 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia State 30-24. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 145.5 O/U line.
Governors Offense Breakdown
Austin Peay's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. They connected on 47.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 21 from deep, while struggling inside, making just 34.5% of their two-point shots.
LJ Thomas led the way with 25 points, 5 assists, and hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Zarique Nutter added 17 points, and Tekao Carpenter contributed 12 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.
Governors Team Defense
Austin Peay's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited the damage inside, allowing only 10 made two-pointers on 26 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Governors gave up 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38% from deep. Austin Peay also sent them to the line 23 times, where they hit 15 free throws.
Mavericks vs Governors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, UT Arlington has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 78 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Austin Peay has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 69 points per game.
- The last ten games that Austin Peay was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 7-3 straight up.
- UT Arlington has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
UT Arlington vs Austin Peay Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Austin Peay +2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.