The Central Arkansas Bears will try to pay off for their supporters on Saturday when they play host to the Mavericks at Farris Center in NCAAB action.

Central Arkansas battles the Mavericks, currently sitting with a 16-5 mark (2-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 1-0 for the Bears and 3-0 for the Mavericks.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 51-rated Texas-Arlington taking on the No. 249-rated Bears in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 87-66 win for the Mavericks on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Central Arkansas's No. 48-ranked offense, averaging 74.9 PPG, against a Mavericks defense that ranks No. 159 at 66.4 PPG. The Bears field goal percentage has averaged 43.7% so far, less than the Mavericks marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.8% per game.

Defensively, Texas-Arlington features the nation's No. 256-rated defense on the road, allowing 73.9 points per game. Central Arkansas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 14 nationally in scoring at home.

Texas-Arlington won its last outing, a 67-66 result against Texas-San Antonio on February 1. The Mavericks grabbed a 67-66 win over the Roadrunners on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from LaMarcus Reed III at Texas Hall.

Central Arkansas was a 79-68 loser in its last match at home against Northwestern State. The Bears endured a 79-68 loss at the hands of the Demons on Wednesday, despite a 20-point effort from LaQuentin Miles at Farris Center.

Next up:
Texas-Arlington at Sam Houston State, Wednesday, February 8
Central Arkansas at Texas State, Wednesday, February 8