The North Texas Mean Green (14-1, 2-0 CUSA) welcome the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (8-6, 0-2 CUSA) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against stifling defense. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at North Texas Mean Green Free Prediction
The last time the Golden Eagles played, they blew out the Southeastern Baptist Chargers, 111-66. The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.100) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.5 vs. 20.4). Cortez Edwards played a key role for Southern Miss with eight points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Mean Green won big over the Angelo State Rams in their last outing, 89-55. The Mean Green had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.140) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.617 vs. 0.412). Umoja Gibson was the game’s leading scorer with 32 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. North Texas ranks 28th in offensive efficiency and Southern Miss ranks 37th in defensive efficiency.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Edwards (0 points) has been stellar for the Golden Eagles while Ryan Woolridge (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Mean Green.
After the Golden Eagles won the only game against the Mean Green last season, 85-78, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Golden Eagles made 26 of their 31 free throws (83.9 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 13.3).
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. North Texas Mean Green ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Texas ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.3) while Southern Miss ranks 102nd (12.7).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 9.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (8.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
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