It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the undefeated North Texas Mean Green (6-0) take on the winless Maine Black Bears (0-4) at The Super Pit. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Maine Black Bears at North Texas Mean Green Betting Prediction
In the Black Bears’ last contest, they were thoroughly outplayed by the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 82-63. North Carolina State won the rebounding battle. The Wolfpack had 17 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Black Bears had three and 24, respectively. Andrew Fleming was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The Mean Green dismantled the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks in their last contest, 68-34. The Mean Green held the Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.0 (below their season average of 22.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.255 (below their season average of 0.397). Zachary Simmons was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
North Texas could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Mean Green rank 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while Maine is 330th in effective field goal percentage (0.467) dating back to last season.
Maine at North Texas Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Texas averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. Maine ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
The Mean Green rank 17th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Black Bears rank 237th (14.4).
North Texas ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Maine ranks 262nd (7.5).
The Mean Green rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Black Bears rank 258th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
Maine ranks 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.6) while North Texas ranks 227th (3.9).
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