Niagara looks to cover the Purple Eagles-Mavericks pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 2-3 mark when they host Texas-Arlington in college basketball betting action.
Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Niagara Purple Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks will look to cover the spread vs the Niagara Purple Eagles on Saturday, as the Mavericks are 3-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Purple Eagles are 3-2 ATS. Texas-Arlington is 3-1 against the total, while Niagara is 5-0 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 262-ranked Niagara Purple Eagles and the No. 54-rated Texas-Arlington Mavericks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Texas-Arlington is ranked No. 190 in NCAA basketball at 35.25 per game. Contrast that with Niagara's No. 183 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Niagara is the No. 87-ranked team in the country at 8.6 per game, while Texas-Arlington rates No. 36 at 10 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas-Arlington cruised to victory on Friday, running Western Carolina out of the gym and running up a 89-65 score at Gallagher Center-NY.
The Purple Eagles blew out Alabama A&M on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 96-74 win at Gallagher Center-NY.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-Arlington home to Texas-Dallas, Monday, November 27th
Niagara at Army, Monday, November 27th