UT Arlington at CAL Poly 12/21/18 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The UT Arlington Mavericks (3 - 8, 0 - 6 Away) are on the road this week as they square off against the Cal Poly Mustangs (3 - 7, 2 - 0 Home). Cal Poly will be hosting this game at the Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. Cal Poly comes to town having lost three of their past five games, winning twice in overtime. UT Arlington comes to town on a huge losing skid as the Mavericks have dropped seven straight games. Cal Poly will be favored at home in this game.

UT Arlington takes the court with a team that has been absolutely lackluster on both ends of the court. UT Arlington is scoring just 64 PPG on offense this season while shooting 39% from the floor as a team. UT Arlington has failed to eclipse the 60 point mark in three of their past five games. On offense, Brian Warren (15 PPG, 3 APG) leads the team in scoring though he has struggled with efficiency. Cal Poly takes the court with a much more talented team. Cal Poly is scoring 67 PPG on offense while shooting 42% from the floor. Donovan Fields (16 PPG, 4 APG) leads the Mustang offense as he has shown the ability to work as a playmaker. Cal Poly is surrendering 74 PPG to opposing teams on defense so far this season.