The North Texas Mean Green (16-2, 4-1 CUSA) welcome the Rice Owls (7-11, 2-3 CUSA) to The Super Pit as they try to continue their 11-game home winning streak. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Rice Owls at North Texas Mean Green Betting Prediction
The last time the Owls played, they were topped by the UTEP Miners, 65-64. UTEP’s 0.518 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Rice, who had a rate of 0.475. The Miners’ mark was above their season average of 0.491. Jack Williams led Rice in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Mean Green lost a tough one against the UTSA Roadrunners in their last game, 76-74. UTSA’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over North Texas. The Roadrunners posted a mark of 14.5 (stronger than their season average of 15.7), while the Mean Green had a rate of 17.3. With 17 points and nine rebounds, North Texas’ Ryan Woolridge had a good performance.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Owls lost 103-87. Robert Martin led both teams with 35 points. The Mean Green had a much better turnover percentage (4.9 vs. 12.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.1 vs. 31.3).
North Texas could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Mean Green currently rank 48th in offensive efficiency, while Rice ranks 315th in defensive efficiency.
Rice Owls at North Texas Mean Green Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Texas ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while Rice ranks 208th (15.4).
The Mean Green rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Owls rank 184th (36.4).
North Texas ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Rice ranks 160th (23.5).
The Owls rank 100th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Mean Green rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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