UT Arlington Mavericks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Red Raiders? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and the Red Raiders are favored to win at home vs. the Mavericks.

UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks +13.5

This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 2:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.

WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Red Raiders.
• Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like UT Arlington at +13.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Does UT Arlington Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

UT Arlington is about to play their 11th game of the season and currently hold a 6-4 record. In their last ten road games, which also includes games from last year, UT Arlington has a 3-7 record. As of today, UT Arlington has a 6-2 record against the spread. This includes a 3-1 mark on the road and a 3-1 mark at home.

Up to this point, games involving UT Arlington have had an average of 150.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.8 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-0. When assessing the Mavericks’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1, with their games averaging 135 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the UT Arlington offense ended with 76 points against Air Force. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.6% and made 9 threes. The team’s top scorer is Shemar Wilson, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 13.7, while Dajuan Gordon also carries a PPG average of 11 into the game.

At this time, the Mavericks’ defense is positioned 163rd in the country, permitting 71.6 points per game. In today’s game, the UT Arlington defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 73 points.

Can Texas Tech Grab a Win at Home?

Heading into their 11th game of the season, Texas Tech currently holds a record of 8-2. In their last five home games, including those from last year, Texas Tech has a perfect 5-0 record. As of now, Texas Tech’s ATS record is 3-5 heading into today’s game. In home games this season, Texas Tech is 1-2 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 5-5.

Texas Tech’s games have, on average, featured 138.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 135.4 points so far. In their most recent three games, the Red Raiders’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 143 points per game.

The Red Raiders’ offense finished with 76 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.6 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Red Raiders have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 248th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 242nd in terms of percentage and 152nd in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Texas Tech defense is giving up an average of 66.8 points per contest. So far, the Texas Tech defense is giving up an average of 8.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.9 times per game (447th).