Who's Playing

Texas-Arlington @ Little Rock

Current Records: Texas-Arlington 8-10; Little Rock 6-9

What to Know

The Little Rock Trojans and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks are set to square off in a Sun Belt matchup at 3 p.m. ET Jan. 22 at Jack Stephens Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Trojans winning the first 66-59 and Texas-Arlington taking the second 66-61.

Little Rock came up short against the Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats on Thursday, falling 69-59.

Meanwhile, Texas-Arlington was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 75-70 to the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Little Rock is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 3-8 ATS when expected to lose.

The losses put Little Rock at 6-9 and the Mavericks at 8-10. The Trojans are 3-5 after losses this year, Texas-Arlington 4-5.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jack Stephens Center -- Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Mavericks are a 3.5-point favorite against the Trojans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Mavericks, as the game opened with the Mavericks as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Little Rock have won eight out of their last 12 games against Texas-Arlington.

  • Jan 23, 2021 - Texas-Arlington 66 vs. Little Rock 61
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Little Rock 66 vs. Texas-Arlington 59
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Little Rock 75 vs. Texas-Arlington 62
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Little Rock 102 vs. Texas-Arlington 93
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Texas-Arlington 76 vs. Little Rock 65
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Little Rock 92 vs. Texas-Arlington 89
  • Feb 14, 2019 - Little Rock 56 vs. Texas-Arlington 52
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Texas-Arlington 82 vs. Little Rock 73
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Little Rock 77 vs. Texas-Arlington 65
  • Feb 13, 2017 - Texas-Arlington 71 vs. Little Rock 55
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Little Rock 72 vs. Texas-Arlington 60
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Little Rock 68 vs. Texas-Arlington 62