Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Appalachian State Mountaineers College Basketball Betting Preview

Texas-Arlington Mavericks will go to the free throw line vs Appalachian State Mountaineers on Thursday, hoping to boost its 11-2 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Appalachian State Mountaineers as 13.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas-Arlington Mavericks will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 10-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Appalachian State Mountaineers are 6-4 ATS. Texas-Arlington Mavericks are 7-4 on betting the total; Appalachian State Mountaineers are 5-5.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Appalachian State Mountaineers rated this week at No. 256 and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks sitting at No. 17.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Appalachian State has the nation's No. 232-rated offensive output, at 66.69 PPG. The visiting Texas-Arlington Mavericks defense ranks No. 52 allowing on average 65.38 PPG. The Mountaineers FG% has averaged 39.51% so far, less than the Appalachian State Mavericks marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.67% per game.