Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the Texas-Arlington Mavericks try to run the Appalachian State Mountaineers off the court at College Park Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks betting line opened as -10-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Texas-Arlington Mavericks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks are 13-10 so far on the season, and 11-9 ATS vs the number. The Appalachian State Mountaineers, meanwhile, are 9-14 and 9-9-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Texas-Arlington go 12-8 and the Appalachian State Mountaineers go 10-9-1 on betting totals.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 112 (Texas-Arlington) and the No. 164 (Appalachian State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas-Arlington's No. 89-ranked offense, averaging 77 PPG, against a Mountaineers defense that ranks No. 210 at 75.74 PPG. The Mavericks field goal percentage has averaged 45.23% so far, more than the Mountaineers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.52% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ronshad Shabazz went off for 27 points and added 2 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Arkansas State handed Appalachian State a 93-88 defeat at Holmes Convocation Center.
Kevin Hervey scored 29 points for Texas-Arlington on Saturday, but the Eagles managed a 74-59 victory over the Mavericks at Hanner Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Texas State, Saturday, February 3rd
Texas-Arlington at Coastal Carolina, Saturday, February 3rd