UT Arlington Mavericks vs Tarleton State Texans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Betting on today’s Mavericks and Texans game? Catch the action at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX, as the Texans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. UT Arlington come into this Western Athletic conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.

UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks -5.5

This game will be played at Wisdom Gym at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-70 in favor of the Mavericks.
• Not only will UT Arlington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.

Taking a Look at the Mavericks Chances in Stephenville

UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games

UT Arlington improved to 5-7 on the season with an 80-72 road win over Texas State on Sunday, December 29th. The Mavericks, who entered the game as +6.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 39-32 at halftime, UT Arlington turned things around by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Texas State to 33. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

UT Arlington’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They hit just 3 of 10 from beyond the arc, but made 23 of 41 two-point attempts, shooting 56.1% inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 25 of 32 attempts, good for 78.1%.

Diante Smith led the way with 24 points, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Tyrel Morgan added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Lance Ware contributed 19 points and 12 boards, shooting 8 of 10 from the field.

Even with UT Arlington holding them to 38% shooting, the Mavericks still gave up 72 points. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UT Arlington’s defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 free throws at an 80% clip.

Are Tarleton State Ready for a Home Win?

Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games

Tarleton State improved to 2-10 on the season with a 70-60 win over Florida A&M on Sunday, December 29th. Playing at home, the Texans were favored by 9 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 133.5.

Tarleton State took control early, leading 39-26 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 31 points while allowing 34, but held on for the win.

Tarleton State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 9 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they made 16 of 24 free throws, good for 66.7%.

Keitenn Bristow led the way with 23 points, shooting 9 of 14 overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Bubu Benjamin added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Sterling Young contributed 16 points, connecting on 2 of 4 from deep.

Tarleton State’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 25 made shots from 60 attempts. They limited two-point shooting to 41%, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 51 shots.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 44%, making 4 of 9 three-point attempts. Tarleton State sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 66% rate. Tarleton also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.