North Texas Mean Green at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Prediction 02/14/19

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The North Texas Mean Green (20-5, 8-4 CUSA) will be at FAU Arena to meet the Florida Atlantic Owls (14-11, 5-7 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

North Texas Mean Green vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Owls lost to the UTSA Roadrunners, 86-74, while the Mean Green lost a tough one against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 62-59.

North Texas forced Western Kentucky into a turnover percentage of 21.5 (above their season average of 17.7) while Florida Atlantic held UTSA to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 26.6). Anthony Adger played well for Florida Atlantic, contributing 12 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Michael Miller fueled North Texas with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Owls won the most recent game 74-54. Making free throws was one of Florida Atlantic’s largest advantages. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Mean Green were just 8-16 (50.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Florida Atlantic might have difficulty putting up points as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. North Texas ranks 12th in defensive efficiency, while the Owls rank 256th in offensive efficiency.

North Texas at Florida Atlantic Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Texas ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Florida Atlantic ranks 216th (24.2).
  • The Owls rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Mean Green rank 117th (3.5).
  • North Texas ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Florida Atlantic ranks 98th (12.5).
  • The Mean Green rank 54th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Owls rank 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • North Texas ranks 93rd in steals per game (6.8) while Florida Atlantic ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 2.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average).