Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-0) travel to North Texas to play the Mean Green (1-2). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds
In their last game, the Mean Green got blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 66-43, while the Eagles defeated the Michigan-Dearborn Wolves, 72-59.
Eastern Michigan played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 and a free throw rate of 0.231. For those same stats, Michigan-Dearborn put up marks of 18.8 and 0.140, respectively. North Texas, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 14.8). Deng Geu played a key role for North Texas with 10 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Boubacar Toure had a good game for Eastern Michigan, recording 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. North Texas ranks 295th in possessions per game (66.8) and Eastern Michigan is 299th (66.6) since the 2018-19 season. Moreover, the Eagles rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.3 percent), while the Mean Green rank 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. North Texas Mean Green Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Texas ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Eastern Michigan ranks 289th (16.2).
- The Eagles rank 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while the Mean Green rank 223rd (2.5).
- North Texas averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. Eastern Michigan ranks 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
- The Mean Green rank 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while the Eagles rank 259th (24.5).
- Eastern Michigan averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. North Texas ranks 211th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
