Liberty Flames vs UT Arlington Mavericks Matchup

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

UT Arlington vs Liberty Prediction

Looking to win big? The Mavericks and Flames face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Liberty being favored by -9.5 over UT Arlington.

UT Arlington vs. Liberty Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Arlington Mavericks at Liberty Flames
Where: Lynchburg at Liberty Arena
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds LIBRTY -9.5, TXA +340 | LIBRTY -454 O/U 143.5

Mavericks Preview: No Pressure for UT Arlington as Away Dogs

UT Arlington improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 80-54 win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread in this home game.

UT Arlington jumped out to a 44-24 lead by halftime and continued to control the game, outscoring Evansville 36-30 in the second half. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

UT Arlington put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 36.7% from deep, and were 10 of 24 on two-pointers, shooting 41.7% inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.

The Mavericks were strong on the offensive glass, grabbing 22 rebounds, and hit 27 of 36 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. Tayshawn Comer led the way with 20 points and 4 assists, while Diante Smith added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.

Mavericks Team Defense

UT Arlington's defense held their opponents to 54 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The Mavericks gave up 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, UT Arlington's opponents made 27 of 36 attempts, shooting 75%. The Mavericks also allowed 22 offensive rebounds in the game.

Flames Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Flames?

Liberty improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-74 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The Flames were -20 favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

Liberty led 39-37 at halftime and outscored the Aggies 44-37 in the second half. The total points for the game were 157, going over the 142.5-point line.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Liberty put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 9 of 15.

Owen Aquino led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Landon Glasper contributed 20 points despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 25% from deep. The Flames dished out 21 assists, with Zach Cleveland leading the team with 7.

Flames Team Defense

Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, as the opponent hit 58% of their two-point attempts, going 25/43.

From beyond the arc, Liberty's defense allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws. Liberty gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mavericks vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, UT Arlington has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Flames have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.