Alcorn State Braves vs UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Mavericks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Mavericks at College Park Center in Arlington, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and the Mavericks are favored to win at home against the Braves.

ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +10

This game will be played at College Park Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Mavericks.
• Even though we have UT Arlington winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +10.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will Alcorn State Win on the Road?

Alcorn State is still searching for their first win, as their current record stands at 0-5. In the previous ten road games, Alcorn State went 4-6, which includes last year. Prior to today’s game, Alcorn State has a 0-5 ATS record. When considering the team’s performance in their previous five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.

After five games, Alcorn State has an over/under record of 4-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 158.4 points per game so far. The Braves have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 66 points per game.

Alcorn State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 74 points versus TCU. This output is higher than their season-average of 68.2 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Jeremiah Kendall, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 18.5, while Byron Joshua also maintains a PPG average of 9.6 leading up to the game.

The Braves’ defense is presently ranked 196th nationally, allowing an average of 84.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 10.3 threes per game vs. UT Arlington. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 38.9%.

Will the Mavericks Make it Happen at Home?

UT Arlington is getting ready for their fourth game of the season and currently have a 1-2 overall record. So far this season, they are 0-2 on the road and 1-0 at home. As UT Arlington enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 1-2. Looking back to last season, UT Arlington has gone 4-5 against the spread in their previous ten games.

UT Arlington’s games have, on average, featured 155 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 149.5 points so far. The Mavericks’ last five games have finished with a combined 76 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

The UT Arlington offense is coming off a game in which they scored 56 points vs. Arizona. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.1% while connecting on 7 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Shemar Wilson, who holds an average of 16.2 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Dajuan Gordon is averaging 13.2 points per game this season.

So far, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 173rd in the country at 79.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UT Arlington’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 37.3% this season.