UT Arlington Mavericks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
Looking to win big? The Mavericks and Warhawks face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Warhawks are hosting the game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. UT Arlington comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 148.5 points.
UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +7.5
This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Warhawks.
- Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are the Mavericks Ready for a Road Win?
UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games
UT Arlington dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 83-78 loss to Rhode Island on Thursday. The Mavericks were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 44-41 at halftime, UT Arlington scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game line of 158.5.
UT Arlington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.5%. They connected on 35.7% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 28 from deep, and went 12 of 16 from the free-throw line, good for 75%.
The Mavericks grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Sebastian Thomas, Jamarques Lawrence, and Jaden Wells each scored 18 points, with Lawrence adding 7 assists and hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
UT Arlington’s defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the Mavericks’ defense conceded 10 threes on 28 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35%. UT Arlington also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12, shooting 75%. They allowed 17 offensive rebounds.
Will Louisiana-Monroe Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Louisiana-Monroe dropped to 2-5 on the season following a 68-60 home loss to Stephen F. Austin on Friday. The Warhawks entered the game as +4 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 128, just under the O/U line of 129.
After trailing 30-27 at halftime, Louisiana-Monroe couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 38. The Warhawks will look to bounce back as they continue their season.
Louisiana-Monroe struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 13 threes for a 15.4% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.1%, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. Inside the arc, they connected on 52.6% of their two-point attempts, going 20 for 38.
At the free-throw line, the Warhawks shot 77.8%, making 14 of 18 attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Kyle Hayman led the team with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes and finishing 10 for 19 from the field overall.
Louisiana-Monroe gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 20/38 on two-pointers.
From three-point range, Louisiana-Monroe held their opponents to just 2/13 shooting, a 15% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. Louisiana-Monroe allowed 8 offensive rebounds.