The North Texas Mean Green (7-0) try to stay perfect when they go head-to-head against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (1-3) at The Super Pit. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Mean Green beat the Maine Black Bears, 74-63, while the Peacocks were blown out by the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 85-57.
North Texas dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.435 (above their season average of 0.207) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.587 (below their season average of 0.614). For those same stats, Maine put up marks of 0.107 and 0.509, respectively. Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, held North Carolina State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (below their season average of 46.5). North Texas’ Zachary Simmons had a good game, finishing with 24 points and eight rebounds. Davauhnte Turner played a key role for Saint Peter’s with 20 points and six assists.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, North Texas should have a significant advantage. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Mean Green defense ranks 41st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475), while the Saint Peter’s offense ranks 285th in effective field goal percentage (0.490). ,
Saint Peter’s vs. North Texas Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Texas ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (38.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 276th (33.2).
- The Mean Green average 22.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 209th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- The Peacocks rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Mean Green rank 231st (4.0).
- North Texas ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Saint Peter’s ranks 111th (12.7).
