Texas-Arlington takes to the basketball court against Northern Iowa on Thursday, hoping to send the Panthers to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at McLeod Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks were listed as 5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Iowa Panthers bring a 6-2 record (3-1-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 7-1 Mavericks, who are 4-3 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Northern Iowa go 2-3 so far and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks go 4-3.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 48-rated Texas-Arlington Mavericks taking on the No. 263-rated Northern Iowa Panthers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northern Iowa has the nation's No. 225-rated offensive output, at 68.5 PPG. The visiting Texas-Arlington Mavericks defense ranks No. 121 allowing on average 69.86 PPG. The Panthers FG% has averaged 43.45% so far, less than the Northern Iowa Mavericks marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.12% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas-Arlington earned a 65-60 victory over North Texas on Saturday, getting 23 points from Kevin Hervey at College Park Center.
Bennett Koch scored 30 points leading the Panthers to a 77-68 victory over UNLV at McLeod Center on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-Arlington home to Florida Gulf Coast, Saturday, December 9th
Northern Iowa at Dubuque, Sunday, December 10th