The North Texas Mean Green (12-8, 6-1 CUSA) and the UTSA Roadrunners (9-10, 3-3 CUSA) face off at The Super Pit. The Mean Green will try to continue their six-game winning streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
UTSA Roadrunners at North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Mean Green had no trouble getting past the Rice Owls 79-59, while the Roadrunners beat the UTEP Miners 86-70.
UTSA dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.187) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.5 (below their season average of 28.7). For those same stats, UTEP was 0.200 and 13.3, respectively. The Mean Green, meanwhile, knocked down 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 19.4). North Texas received a boost from Javion Hamlet, who finished with 24 points and five assists. Jhivvan Jackson, meanwhile had a solid performance for UTSA, contributing 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
The Roadrunners won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 76-74. The Roadrunners’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Mean Green. UTSA had a rate of 14.5, while North Texas posted a mark of 17.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
North Texas should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Mean Green currently rank 84th in offensive efficiency, while the Roadrunners rank 192nd in defensive efficiency. It will also be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Roadrunners rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Mean Green rank 339th.
UTSA Roadrunners at North Texas Mean Green ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UTSA ranks 29th in rebounds per game (40.1) while North Texas ranks 269th (31.8).
- The Roadrunners rank 131st in steals per game (6.3) while the Mean Green rank 168th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Mean Green rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while the Roadrunners rank 205th (23.5).
- North Texas ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while UTSA ranks 102nd (12.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 55.0 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
