The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Georgia Southern and Texas-Arlington on Saturday, with the host Eagles trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks opened as 2.5-point underdogs 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 Georgia Southern Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Georgia Southern Eagles bring a 14-7 record (6-10 ATS) to this tilt against the 13-9 Mavericks, who are 11-8 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Georgia Southern go 7-9 so far and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks go 12-7.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Georgia Southern Eagles rated this week at No. 78 and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks sitting at No. 101.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Georgia Southern's No. 108 nationally ranked offense (75.71 points per game) against a Texas-Arlington Mavericks defense that sits as the No. 138 at 71.86 PPG. The Georgia Southern Eagles have been averaging 42.79% from the field, less than the Mavericks have managed so far this season (45.3% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kevin Hervey scored 22 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 81-75 against Georgia State in college basketball action at GSU Sports Arena.
The Eagles got 25 points from Tookie Brown, but it was Texas State that prevailed in a 62-61 final on Thursday at Hanner Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-Arlington home to Appalachian State, Thursday, February 1st
Georgia Southern at Arkansas-Little Rock, Thursday, February 1st