The North Texas Mean Green (14-9, 8-2 CUSA) will be at the Murphy Athletic Center to go head-to-head against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (6-17, 2-8 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Blue Raiders barely escaped the UTSA Roadrunners, 83-80, while the Mean Green fell to the Rice Owls, 84-75.
Middle Tennessee dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 27.7) and a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.213). For those same stats, UTSA recorded marks of 30.3 and 0.268, respectively. North Texas, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (7-10; 70.0 percent). Middle Tennessee rallied around Eli Lawrence, who contributed 27 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Javion Hamlet led the way for North Texas, finishing with 15 points and seven assists.
The Mean Green won the only contest between these two teams last season, 70-53. The Mean Green’s 15.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Blue Raiders, who had a mark of 24.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-paced Blue Raiders (ranked 69th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Mean Green (337th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Mean Green rank 41st in offensive efficiency (110.0), while the Blue Raiders rank 305th in defensive efficiency (105.6).
North Texas Mean Green vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Texas ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (28.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 212th (37.0).
- The Mean Green rank 48th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Blue Raiders rank 77th (20.0).
- The Mean Green rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Blue Raiders rank 194th (14.0).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 103rd in steals per game (6.8) while North Texas ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
- The Mean Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 8.4 for the season.
