Texas State vs. UT Arlington betting: College basketball preview for December 29

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The Texas State Bobcats (8-4) host the UT Arlington Mavericks (6-7) after winning four home games in a row. The Bobcats are favored by 6.5 points in the contest, which starts at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The matchup’s over/under is set at 147.5.

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Texas State Cover -6.5 vs UT Arlington -110

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Texas State vs. UT Arlington betting lines

  • Texas State moneyline odds to win: -280
  • UT Arlington moneyline odds to win: +228
  • Spread: Texas State (-6.5)
  • Total: 147.5

Texas State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Texas State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in three opportunities at home, and it has covered two times in four opportunities on the road.
  • Looking at point totals, the Bobcats hit the over less often in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total one time in three opportunities this season (33.3%). On the road, they have hit the over two times in four opportunities (50%).
  • In three home games as a moneyline favorite, Texas State has three wins (1.000). It sports an identical winning percentage (1-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.

Last season stats

  • The Bobcats were 282nd in college basketball in points scored (69.9 per game) and 115th in points conceded (70.1) last year.
  • At 31.1 rebounds per game and 30.5 rebounds conceded, Texas State was 241st and 116th in the country, respectively, last season.
  • With 11.6 assists per game last season, the Bobcats were 300th in the nation.

Texas State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-3-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-0-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.6 (50th in nation) 41.5 (105th) 34.8 (89th) 26.8 (22nd) 15.3 (115th) 12.1 (235th)

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UT Arlington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, UT Arlington has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 1-2-0 record) than away (.600, 3-2-0).
  • Mavericks games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (one time out of three) than on the road (three of five) this season.

Last season stats

  • Last season the Mavericks averaged 76.9 points per game (83rd-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 73.3 points per contest (228th-ranked).
  • With 34.3 boards per game, UT Arlington ranked 67th in the country. It gave up 29.7 rebounds per contest, which ranked 63rd in college basketball.
  • The Mavericks ranked 36th in college basketball with 15.8 dimes per contest.

UT Arlington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (223rd in nation) 41.7 (113th) 34.3 (114th) 30.6 (166th) 14.7 (140th) 12.5 (266th)
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