The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Texas-Arlington Mavericks at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks opened as -4.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Texas-Arlington Mavericks have watched them go 14-4 and 12-4 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are at 8-11 and 7-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 7-8, while the Texas-Arlington Mavericks have a 8-8 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 222-ranked Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the No. 11-rated Texas-Arlington Mavericks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Louisiana-Monroe's No. 181 nationally ranked offense (70.79 points per game) against a Texas-Arlington Mavericks defense that sits as the No. 52 at 66.67 PPG. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks have been averaging 45% from the field, more than the Mavericks have managed so far this season (41.36% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mavericks got 14 points from Kennedy Eubanks, but it was Arkansas-Little Rock that prevailed in a 68-62 final on Saturday at College Park Center.
The Warhawks blew out South Alabama on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 100-68 win at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-Arlington at Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, January 30th
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas State, Saturday, January 30th