UAPB Golden Lions vs. North Texas Mean Green Free Prediction 12/21/19

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the UAPB Golden Lions (1-9) visit North Texas to take on the Mean Green (4-7). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

UAPB Golden Lions at North Texas Mean Green ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Mean Green were beaten by the 13th-ranked Dayton Flyers, 71-58, while the Golden Lions got blown out by the New Mexico State Aggies, 65-40.

UAPB had a better effective field goal percentage (0.380 vs. 0.531) while North Texas held Dayton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 29.3). North Texas was lifted by Javion Hamlet, who had 19 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Markedric Bell played a pivotal role for UAPB with eight points and six rebounds.

The Mean Green won the lone game between these two teams last season, 77-66. The Mean Green’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Lions. North Texas had a rate of 24.1, while UAPB posted a mark of 19.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. North Texas currently ranks 347th in possessions per game (63.3) and UAPB is 310th (66.1).

UAPB Golden Lions at North Texas Mean Green Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Texas ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (9.8) while UAPB ranks 206th (15.8).
  • The Mean Green rank second in rebounds allowed per game (26.7) while the Golden Lions rank 72nd (33.1).
  • The Mean Green rank 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Golden Lions rank 268th (13.4).
  • UAPB ranks 46th in steals per game (8.1) while North Texas ranks 170th (5.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
  • The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.6, down from 22.1 for the season.