UT Arlington Mavericks vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Prediction – 3/12/2025

The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Men's Basketball Tournament heats up as the second-seeded Grand Canyon Lopes face the seventh-seeded UT Arlington Mavericks on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. This quarterfinal matchup promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams aiming to advance and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Grand Canyon Lopes Game Preview

The Grand Canyon Lopes enter the tournament with a strong 23-7 overall record and a 13-3 mark in WAC play, earning them the second seed. They have been dominant this season, leading the conference in scoring offense and ranking second in scoring defense. Their aggressive style results in an average of 28.7 free throw attempts per game, though they convert at a 70% rate.

On the other hand, the UT Arlington Mavericks hold a 13-17 overall record, with a 6-10 conference record, placing them as the seventh seed. The Mavericks have faced difficulties this season, ending with three consecutive losses, including an 85-71 defeat to Grand Canyon on February 27, where the Lopes recorded 14 steals.

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: Grand Canyon favored by 8.5 points.
• Moneyline: Grand Canyon -370, UT Arlington +285.
• Over/Under: 148.5 points.

Notably, UT Arlington has covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 games, while Grand Canyon has covered in 5 of their last 10 games. The total points have averaged 146.7 in UT Arlington's last 10 games and 143.2 in Grand Canyon's last 10 games, suggesting a close contest relative to the over/under line.

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Grand Canyon Lopes Prediction

Considering Grand Canyon's strong performance this season, particularly their defensive presence and previous victory over UT Arlington, they are well-positioned to secure another win. However, UT Arlington’s ability to cover spreads indicates they could keep the game competitive. Bettors might consider Grand Canyon to win outright but should be cautious about the point spread, as UT Arlington has demonstrated the ability to cover in recent games.

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