UT Arlington Mavericks (6-6) vs. Texas Longhorns (10-2)
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas Longhorns 1/1/24 – As we enter 2024, NCAA Men’s Basketball offers us an intriguing matchup between UT Arlington Mavericks and Texas Longhorns on January 1, 2024 at Moody Center in Arlington. Both teams possess different strengths and weaknesses which should provide fans with plenty of excitement as well as provide NCAAB daily winning picks!
UT Arlington boasts an even 6-6 record and shows promise as an unpredictable opponent. They average 73.1 points per game with an impressive 42.5% field goal percentage and 32.5% three-point shooting; their three-point shooting at 32.5% may not be stellar but is still competent enough. But their defensive prowess stands out with 39.4 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game from their Mavericks defense; controlling the board while protecting the rim could prove crucial against an opponent like Texas that boasts high scoring capabilities; their Achilles heel may lie with 15.6 turnovers per game however; something which Texas may take advantage of to exploit further.
Texas Longhorns boasted an impressive 10-2 record this season and are an offensive powerhouse, scoring an average of 79.8 points per game while shooting 49.3% field goal and 36.3% three-point. Not only did the Longhorns outscore their rival Mavericks but they did so more efficiently; with low turnover rate (12 per game) and higher steals per game (7.7) suggesting more disciplined and aggressive style of play; although their slightly lower rebounding numbers compared to UT Arlington may pose issues when trying to manage game pace.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas Longhorns 1/1/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, January 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Moody Center |
| TV: | LHN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Shemar Wilson Forward vs. Max Abmas Guard
Shemar Wilson is an intimidating forward for Arlington Mavericks and will prove an effective player against Texas Longhorns this season. Over 12 games he averaged 13.9 points and 8.8 rebounds on an impressive 53.8% field goal efficiency rate while also boasting 1.8 blocks per game for defense – making him an indispensable addition. Wilson will use his versatility and challenge Longhorn defense while providing stability on defense for Arlington.
Max Abmas, Texas Longhorns guard, is an offensive powerhouse. Averaging 17.7 points per game on 47.3% shooting accuracy makes him a formidable scoring threat. Additionally, Abmas’ free throw shooting accuracy stands out at 91.79% while his 3-point 3-point percentage stands out at 39.2%; furthermore his playmaking abilities (4.3 assists per game) add another dimension to Texas’ offense; although his lower rebound and block rates compared with Wilson suggest his focus more towards offense rather than defense.
Wilson and Abmas’ duel is sure to be an intense contest of inside-outside play, where Wilson’s inside presence and rebounding could test Abmas’ shooting and playmaking ability – possibly determining both tempo and outcome of their respective matches.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be determined, but given both teams’ performances, Texas Longhorns may emerge as favorites. Bettors should closely follow any available spread and moneyline options considering both teams have distinct styles and strengths that bettors should consider before placing bets.
UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Trends
The Mavericks have had mixed success when it comes to betting trends. Although they’ve gone 4-1 against the spread in their last five games, overall performance in that span is 2-3; their road performance against the spread (3-2) suggests they can be surprising resilient. Furthermore, recent games in which totals went over may signal high-scoring encounters that may prove key when looking at wagers against them.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
Texas Longhorns have struggled against the spread lately, going 1-4 in their last five games against them and 2-5 on the road versus this statistic, which suggests they may win but may fail to cover the spread – an essential insight for bettors who wish to wager on Texas games; their totals tend to go under less frequently, suggesting tighter defensive play in these matches.
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Texas Longhorns 1/1/24 Betting Picks
Considerations must be given to both teams’ strengths, weaknesses and betting trends when approaching this game. Texas appears poised for victory given their prolific offense; however, UT Arlington could cover the spread – so I suggest taking a cautious approach by leaning towards Texas but keeping in mind their resilience against it. Considering all this information together and betting trends being so contrasting a slight lean towards over is reasonable.
Overall, Texas Longhorns appear to be the safer pick overall; however, due to UT Arlington Mavericks’ ability to overachieve expectations when traveling makes this game unpredictable and prop bets on individual performances of players such as Wilson and Abmas could provide interesting betting opportunities. Always remember that successful multi-handicapper picks require both statistical analysis and understanding of game dynamics.
Free Pick and Prediction: Texas Longhorns 78, UT Arlington Mavericks 70.