UT Arlington Mavericks vs Utah Valley Wolverines Matchup

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

UT Arlington vs Utah Valley Prediction

The Mavericks and Wolverines are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wolverines will host the game at UCCU Center in Orem, UT. The over/under for this Western Athletic conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Utah Valley being favored by -6.5 at home against UT Arlington.

UT Arlington vs. Utah Valley Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Arlington Mavericks at Utah Valley Wolverines
Where: Orem at UCCU Center
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds UTAHV -6.5, TXA +225 | UTAHV -282 O/U 143.5

Mavericks Preview: Do the Mavericks Have a Shot at a Road Win?

UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games

UT Arlington improved to 9-11 on the season with a 73-71 win over Utah Tech on Saturday. The Mavericks were -9.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 146.5.

After trailing 32-30 at halftime, UT Arlington turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Utah Tech 43-39 to secure the win.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

UT Arlington's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, while going 12 of 26 (46.2%) on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Mavericks shot 70.4%, making 19 of 27 attempts.

Noa Gonsalves led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 55.6% from three-point range (5/9). Hakim Byrd added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc (66.7%), and Brody Robinson contributed 15 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% from three.

Mavericks Team Defense

Despite UT Arlington's defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 22/49 attempts. The Mavericks gave up 12 two-point field goals on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UT Arlington's defense allowed 10 three-pointers on 23 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 43%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19, shooting 70%. The Mavericks gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Wolverines Preview: Can the Utah Valley Offense Score Enough at Home?

Utah Valley Wolverines Recent Game/Games

Utah Valley fell to 13-7 on the season after a 75-57 road loss to Grand Canyon on Saturday. The Wolverines entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 37-24 at halftime, Utah Valley couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 147.5.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Utah Valley's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 57 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, with two-point shooting at 37% and three-point shooting at 22.2% (4/18).

JaKobe Coles and Makaih Williams both shot over 60%, with Coles contributing 15 points and 6 rebounds. Tyon Grant-Foster, Dominick Nelson, and Williams each added 16 points, with Grant-Foster hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.

Wolverines Team Defense

Utah Valley's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 30 of their 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wolverines allowed 26 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Utah Valley held their opponent to 23% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. The Wolverines also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, an 84% success rate. Utah Valley allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mavericks vs Wolverines Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their five previous road games, UT Arlington has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 72 points per game.
In their last three home games, Utah Valley has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 70. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
The last three games that UT Arlington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Wolverines have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.