North Texas Mean Green vs. Charlotte 49ers Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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The Charlotte 49ers (5-16, 2-8 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at Dale F. Halton Arena against the North Texas Mean Green (18-4, 6-3 CUSA). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

North Texas Mean Green vs. Charlotte 49ers ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The 49ers fell to the Rice Owls, 65-61, while the Mean Green were defeated by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 72-61.

North Texas had a better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 14.5) while Charlotte had an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.468). Charlotte’s Jon Davis had a good outing, finishing with 28 points and five rebounds. North Texas rallied around Ryan Woolridge, who recorded 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

The 49ers won the only game between these two teams last season, 70-68. Charlotte’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over North Texas. The 49ers had a rate of 0.266, while the Mean Green posted a mark of 0.169. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Charlotte might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. North Texas ranks 14th in defensive efficiency while the 49ers rank 344th in offensive efficiency.

North Texas at Charlotte Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Charlotte, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Texas ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.6) while Charlotte ranks 291st (31.1).
  • The Mean Green rank 99th in steals per game (6.7) while the 49ers rank 135th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Charlotte ranks 78th in blocks per game (3.7) while North Texas ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Mean Green rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the 49ers rank 173rd (23.6).
  • North Texas ranks 154th in assists per game (13.2) while Charlotte ranks 262nd (9.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
  • The Mean Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 11.5 for the season.