Arkansas State Red Wolves vs UT Arlington Mavericks Matchup

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

UT Arlington vs Arkansas State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Red Wolves? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -8.5 at home against UT Arlington.

UT Arlington vs. Arkansas State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: UT Arlington Mavericks at Arkansas State Red Wolves
  • Where: Jonesboro at First National Bank Arena
  • Date: Thursday, December 12th
  • Betting Odds ARKST -8.5, TXA +270 | ARKST -346 O/U 157

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Win in Jonesboro?

UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games

UT Arlington improved to 2-5 on the season with an 84-70 road win over Louisiana-Monroe on Monday, December 2nd. The Mavericks entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 34-30 at halftime, UT Arlington scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 154, exceeding the O/U line of 148.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

UT Arlington put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They connected on 15 threes at a 44.1% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%.

The Mavericks dished out 22 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Lance Ware led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaxon Ellingsworth also added 9 boards and 16 points, shooting 77.8% from the field.

Mavericks Team Defense

UT Arlington's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 35% shooting from the field, including 38% on two-point attempts (18/47). They also limited their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing just 5 made threes on 18 attempts (27%).

Despite sending their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, UT Arlington's defense saw them make only 19 free throws (63%). The Mavericks gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Wolves Preview: Will Arkansas State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Arkansas State improved to 6-3 on the season with an 85-72 road win over Memphis on Sunday. The Red Wolves, who were +12.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 152.

Arkansas State took control early, leading 42-29 at halftime. They matched Memphis point-for-point in the second half, with both teams scoring 43 points after the break.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State put up 85 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.6% from the field. They hit 12 of 36 from three-point range, good for 33.3%, and connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 21 of 27 from the line.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 29 points, shooting 53.3% overall and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Joseph Pinion added 22 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Dyondre Dominguez was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 19 points.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Despite Arkansas State's strong defensive effort, they allowed 72 points in their last game. Their defense held the opposing team to just 35% shooting from the field, with 21 made field goals on 59 attempts.

Inside the arc, Arkansas State's defense limited the other team to 37% shooting, with 14 made two-point shots on 37 attempts. From three-point range, the opposing team shot 31%, making 7 of 22 attempts. Arkansas State also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 67%.

Mavericks vs Red Wolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 79 points per game while allowing an average of 75. UT Arlington posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Red Wolves have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Red Wolves have an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread.

UT Arlington vs Arkansas State Prediction & Free Pick

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