The North Texas Mean Green (21-11, 9-10 CUSA) take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (18-13, 11-7 CUSA) in the Conference USA Conference Tourney at Ford Center at The Star. Action begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hilltoppers fell to the UTSA Roadrunners, 81-76, while the Mean Green defeated the FIU Golden Panthers, 71-57.
The Mean Green, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0, had an extraordinary mark of 60.6 and held the Golden Panthers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.508). Western Kentucky, on the other hand, forced UTSA into a turnover percentage of 24.2 (above their season average of 14.5). Charles Bassey fueled Western Kentucky with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Zachary Simmons played well for North Texas, recording 19 points and 16 rebounds.
Western Kentucky might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. North Texas ranks 14th in defensive efficiency while the Hilltoppers rank 203rd in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Mean Green, who rank 319th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.187), will battle against the Hilltoppers, who rank 22nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.178).
North Texas Mean Green vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Texas ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while Western Kentucky ranks 290th (18.0).
- The Mean Green rank 57th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Hilltoppers rank 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- Western Kentucky ranks 74th in steals per game (7.0) while North Texas ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Hilltoppers rank 11th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Mean Green rank 168th (2.6).
- North Texas ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Western Kentucky ranks 149th (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hilltoppers have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
- The Mean Green have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, North Texas has defeated opponents by an average of 7.5 points.
