Texas-Arlington vs Utah Tech Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

UT Arlington Mavericks enter this matchup at 7-8 overall and 0-1 in conference play, coming off a tight 77-74 loss to Tarleton State. The Mavericks average 77.8 points per game on 45.0% shooting and allow 74.3 points. Jaden Wells leads the offense with 12.5 points per game, shooting 39.9% from the field and 66.7% from the line. Brody Robinson is the playmaker with 3.1 assists per game, and Darius Burford leads the rebounding efforts, pulling down 4.5 boards per contest. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Defensively, UT Arlington averages 6.6 steals and 3.0 blocks per game. They allow 74.3 points on 45% shooting, struggling to limit opponents' success. Jaden Wells contributes 1.5 steals per game, providing some defensive spark. However, rim protection remains a concern, with Raysean Seamster leading the team with only 0.5 blocks per game. UT Arlington must improve on defense to complement its offense and secure more victories.

Utah Tech Trailblazers stand at 4-11 overall and 0-0 in conference play, losing 80-66 to Florida International in the last outing. They score 71.2 points per game while allowing 76.8, shooting 41.7% from the field. Noa Gonsalves leads the scoring effort at 13.7 points per game, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 84.4% from the free-throw line. Samuel Ariyibi controls the boards, averaging 5.5 rebounds, while Hakim Byrd chips in with 2.8 assists per game.

Defensively, the Trailblazers allow 76.8 points per contest, forcing 6.9 steals but blocking only 2.8 shots. Gonsalves leads the defense with 1.2 steals per game, while Ariyibi protects the rim with 1.3 blocks per game. Utah Tech needs to tighten its defense and find more consistency to compete in this matchup.

UT Arlington’s offensive efficiency and superior scoring depth give them the edge. With the Mavericks scoring 77.8 points per game and Utah Tech struggling defensively, expect UT Arlington to exploit defensive gaps and control the tempo. Final Score Prediction: UT Arlington Mavericks win 78-70.