Hate to yield so many points in the ultra-unpredictable NIT, but there is so much to like about the Mavericks. They pounded BYU and Akron by 16 points apiece in earlier tourney games. They have not lost straight- up at home in 17 appearances. They were toughened up with pre-conference tests against Minnesota, Arkansas and Texas, beating the Longhorns. And the teams’ points differential is striking: While UTA averages 14 more than they allow, the Roadrunners are minus-1.