Missouri State Bears vs UT Arlington Mavericks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UT Arlington vs Missouri State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Springfield.

UT Arlington vs Missouri State Prediction

Betting on today's Mavericks and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Missouri State is favored by -2 at home against UT Arlington.

UT Arlington vs. Missouri State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Arlington Mavericks at Missouri State Bears
Where: Springfield at Great Southern Bank Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Betting Odds MSRST -2, TXA +108 | MSRST -134 O/U 153.5

Mavericks Preview: Can The Mavericks Secure a Road Victory?

UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games

The Mavericks fell 98-95 to USC on Wednesday, November 13th. UT Arlington went into the game as +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 193, well over the 155.5 O/U line.

After trailing 51-42 at halftime, the Mavericks outscored USC 53-47 in the 2nd half, showing resilience and making it a closer game than expected.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

UT Arlington's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points while shooting 55.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks in large part to their 66.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 16 of 24 attempts. They also connected on 82.6% of their free throws, going 19 for 23.

Jaden Wells led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 of 10 from deep, while Desmond Claude added 26 points and 8 assists. Josh Cohen and Jaxon Ellingsworth each contributed 19 points, with Ellingsworth knocking down 4 of 5 threes. The Mavericks finished with 24 assists as a team, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds.

Mavericks Team Defense

UT Arlington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Mavericks couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as the other team hit 64% of their shots inside the arc, going 29/45.

From three-point range, UT Arlington's defense allowed 6/18 shooting, or 33%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws, an 81% rate. The Mavericks did well on the boards, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.

Bears Preview: Will the Bears Win at Home?

Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games

Missouri State picked up a 111-106 win over Tulsa on Saturday, November 16th. The Bears were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 217, well over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Missouri State led 33-32 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Despite being underdogs, the Bears not only won but also covered the spread.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Missouri State put up 111 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, and they hit 55.8% of their two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Bears shot 62.7%, making 32 of 51 attempts. Justin Amadi led the team with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Dwon Odom added 21 points and 6 boards.

Bears Team Defense

Missouri State's defense struggled, giving up 106 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 29 of 52 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Bears allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 51 times, where they made 32 free throws.

Mavericks vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, UT Arlington has averaged 85 points per game while allowing 90. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
In their last ten games at home, the Bears have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, UT Arlington has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Missouri State has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.