The Little Rock Trojans (5-4) will travel to The Super Pit to meet the North Texas Mean Green (3-6). Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Mean Green lost a close one to the Oklahoma Sooners, 82-80, while the Trojans lost to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 67-63.
Little Rock had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 33.7) while North Texas had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.7). Umoja Gibson had a solid game for North Texas with 21 points. Meanwhile, Little Rock was led by Markquis Nowell, who recorded 20 points and six assists.
The inefficient offense of Little Rock will go head-to-head against the elite defense of North Texas. Since the 2018-19 season, the Trojans rank 254th in offensive efficiency, while the Mean Green are 46th in defensive efficiency. The Mean Green should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Little Rock Trojans vs. North Texas Mean Green Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Texas ranks 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Little Rock ranks 277th (25.1).
- The Trojans average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 194th in the NCAA. The Mean Green rank 214th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Little Rock ranks 201st in blocks per game (2.7) while North Texas ranks 206th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Mean Green rank 27th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Trojans rank 192nd (13.3).
- North Texas ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Little Rock ranks 99th (33.7).
