An 11-game home winning streak is on the line for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (17-10, 7-7 CUSA) when they go head-to-head with the North Texas Mean Green (20-7, 8-6 CUSA) at Thomas Assembly Center. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs were victorious over the UTSA Roadrunners, 72-67, while the Mean Green were beaten by the FIU Golden Panthers, 69-59.
Louisiana Tech played a nearly flawless contest. They had a great free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.232) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.474 (below their season average of 0.507). UTSA was 0.058 and 0.457, respectively, for those same stats. North Texas, on the other hand, held FIU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8 (below their season average of 26.1). Louisiana Tech rallied around Anthony Duruji, who had 11 points and 13 rebounds. DJ Draper, meanwhile played well for North Texas, putting up 19 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Zachary Simmons led the Mean Green to a 63-59 win. He recorded 16 points and six rebounds. North Texas’ effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Louisiana Tech. The Mean Green had a rate of 0.500 while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.405.
The offense of Louisiana Tech will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of North Texas. The Bulldogs rank 144th in offensive efficiency, while the Mean Green are 11th in defensive efficiency. The Mean Green should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Mean Green, who rank 318th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.191), will battle against the Bulldogs, who rank 45th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
North Texas Mean Green vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Texas ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Louisiana Tech ranks 166th (13.6).
- The Bulldogs average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 75th in the NCAA. The Mean Green rank 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while North Texas ranks 95th (6.1).
- The Mean Green rank 76th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Bulldogs rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- North Texas ranks 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Louisiana Tech ranks 143rd (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 5.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
