Southern Utah (8-8) vs UT Arlington (7-9)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:30 pm (America First Events Center)
Betting Odds: Southern Utah -1.5 -- Over/Under: 155.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The UT Arlington Mavericks and Southern Utah Thunderbirds meet Saturday in college basketball action at the America First Events Center. Here’s a UT Arlington vs Southern Utah Prediction. This article will include a UT Arlington vs Southern Utah Pick.
UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Preview
The UT Arlington Mavericks lost to Tarleton State and Utah Tech, and they play Utah Valley, Seattle, and Abilene Christian next. The UT Arlington Mavericks are averaging 76.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 41.9 shooting. Lance Ware is averaging 13.7 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jaden Wells is averaging 12.6 points and 3.8 rebounds. Raysean Seamster is the third double-digit scorer and Diante Smith is grabbing 4 rebounds. The UT Arlington Mavericks are shooting 6.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The UT Arlington Mavericks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Preview
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost to Grand Canyon and Tarleton State, and they play Seattle, Grand Canyon, and Cal Baptist next. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are averaging 76.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.6 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Jamir Simpson is averaging 16 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Dominique Ford is averaging 15.1 points and 1.7 assists. Tavi Jackson is grabbing 3.4 rebounds and Jamari Sibley is dishing 1.3 assists. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will win
- Southern Utah has won six of its last seven night games at America First Event Center.
- UT Arlington Mavericks has lost four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UT Arlington Mavericks has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the UT Arlington Mavericks will win
- Southern Utah has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern Utah ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.0).
- Southern Utah ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.8).
UT Arlington vs Southern Utah Injury Report
Neither UT Arlington nor Southern Utah have a player listed on its injury report.
UT Arlington vs Southern Utah Prediction
The UT Arlington Mavericks are possibly the better team and have played the better ball as of late, but their being a dog in this spot is telling. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds haven't won a game since December 3 and yet here they are as a favorite. Southern Utah has seen six of its eight wins come at home and is more efficient offensively. The UT Arlington Mavericks can be hit or miss defensively and have lost six games on the road. The line is soft and if Southern Utah is going to win a game anytime soon it would be here. Give me Southern Utah and the small chalk.
Randy’s Pick Southern Utah -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
