North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Texas Mean Green Free Prediction 11/19/19

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The North Texas Mean Green (1-3) will be at home in The Super Pit when they go head-to-head with the North Carolina A&T Aggies (1-3). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Texas Mean Green ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Mean Green lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 56-51, while the Aggies lost big to the 17th-ranked Utah State Aggies, 81-54.

North Carolina A&T had a turnover percentage of 17.8 (better than their season average of 23.3) while North Texas held Eastern Michigan to an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (below their season average of 51.4). Deng Geu played well for North Texas, putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ronald Jackson played a key role for North Carolina A&T with 15 points and seven rebounds.

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the North Texas offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, North Texas ranks 311th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of North Carolina A&T has forced the 55th-most turnovers in the nation (21.3 percent). Furthermore, the Aggies’ 279th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 100.8) will face a tough test against the Mean Green’s 11th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.6).

North Carolina A&T at North Texas Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • North Texas ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while North Carolina A&T ranks 267th (37.1).
  • The Aggies average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. The Mean Green rank 228th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • North Carolina A&T ranks 135th in blocks per game (3.4) while North Texas ranks 223rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • The Mean Green rank 20th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Aggies rank 214th (13.9).
  • North Texas ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while North Carolina A&T ranks 261st (19.8).