The North Texas Mean Green (8-0) look to remain unbeaten when they clash against the Oklahoma Sooners (5-1) at Lloyd Noble Center. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
North Texas Mean Green at Oklahoma Sooners Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Sooners defeated the Dayton Flyers 65-54, while the Mean Green beat the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 75-66.
North Texas dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 36.4) and a free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.234). For those same stats, Saint Peter’s put up marks of 25.9 and 0.260, respectively. Oklahoma, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.220) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.480 (below their season average of 0.517). Dayton had marks of 0.167 and 0.367, respectively, for those same stats. Christian James played a pivotal role for Oklahoma with 21 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, North Texas received a boost from Zachary Simmons, who put up 15 points and five rebounds.
The Sooners won the sole game between these two teams last year, 82-72. Oklahoma’s 0.136 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Texas, who had a mark of 0.017.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this contest. Oklahoma ranks 10th in possessions per game (75.4) while North Texas is 223rd (68.9) dating back to last season.
North Texas Mean Green at Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Texas averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Oklahoma ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- The Mean Green rank 135th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while the Sooners rank 311th (25.4).
- North Texas ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Oklahoma ranks 225th (6.8).
- The Mean Green rank 16th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Sooners rank 252nd (14.6).
- Oklahoma averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the country. North Texas ranks 227th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
