UT Arlington Mavericks vs Utah Valley Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Wolverines. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Wolverines at UCCU Center in Orem, UT. Get ready to place your bets! 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 MAVERICKS VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks +6.5
This game will be played at UCCU Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wolverines.
- Even though we have Utah Valley winning straight-up, we like UT Arlington at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the UT Arlington Defense Show Up on the Road?
UT Arlington improved to 9-11 on the season with a narrow 73-71 win over Utah Tech on Saturday. The Mavericks were -9.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 32-30 at halftime, UT Arlington scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 146.5.
In their recent game, UT Arlington’s offense put up 73 points, shooting 44.9% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, and they hit 70.4% of their free throws, going 19 for 27 from the line.
Noa Gonsalves led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes and shooting 64.3% overall. Hakim Byrd added 20 points, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Brody Robinson contributed 15 points and 7 assists, making 50% of his threes.
UT Arlington’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 22 of 49 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 12 baskets on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, UT Arlington’s opponents connected on 10 of 23 attempts, shooting 43%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 19, a 70% success rate. UT Arlington allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for Utah Valley as Home Favorites
Utah Valley Wolverines Recent Game/Games
The Wolverines fell to 13-7 on the season after a 75-57 loss to Grand Canyon on Saturday. Utah Valley entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the O/U line of 147.5.
Utah Valley trailed 37-24 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 38.
Utah Valley struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, and they hit only 22.2% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-18 from deep.
JaKobe Coles and Makaih Williams both shot over 60% from the field, with Coles adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Tyon Grant-Foster, Dominick Nelson, and Williams each contributed 16 points, with Grant-Foster hitting 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Utah Valley’s defense gave up 75 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 26 of 46 attempts, with a 56% success rate.
From three-point range, Utah Valley held their opponent to 4 of 17 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 11, shooting 84%.