Florida Atlantic Owls vs. North Texas Mean Green Free Prediction 02/28/19

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It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Florida Atlantic Owls (16-12, 7-8 CUSA) visit North Texas to play the Mean Green (20-8, 8-7 CUSA). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Florida Atlantic Owls at North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Mean Green were beaten by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 66-53, while the Owls lost a tough one against the FIU Golden Panthers, 79-76.

Florida Atlantic had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 vs. 24.4) while North Texas held Louisiana Tech to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.505). Zachary Simmons put together a good outing for North Texas with 10 points and nine rebounds. Florida Atlantic received a boost from Anthony Adger, who put up 16 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Adger led the Owls to a 57-47 victory. He put up 15 points and five rebounds. One of Florida Atlantic’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Mean Green were just 4-6 (66.7 percent).

This contest figures to be low-scoring as two of the country’s premier defenses face off. North Texas ranks 10th in defensive efficiency (93.0) and Florida Atlantic is 47th (96.5).

Florida Atlantic Owls at North Texas Mean Green Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Texas ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Florida Atlantic ranks 217th (24.2).
  • The Mean Green average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. The Owls rank 195th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
  • North Texas ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Florida Atlantic ranks 78th (12.2).
  • The Mean Green average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. The Owls rank 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • Florida Atlantic ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while North Texas ranks 126th (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (11.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 3.4 for the season.