Offense meets defense when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (11-3, 1-0 CUSA) head to North Texas to take on the Mean Green (13-1, 1-0 CUSA). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they topped the Wichita State Shockers, 71-58. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.204) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.9). Louisiana Tech was led by Amorie Archibald, who put up 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Mean Green easily got past 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 top scorer from either team with 32 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the nation’s best offenses clash. North Texas currently ranks 17th with 117.5 points per 100 possessions and Louisiana Tech is 33rd (115.1).
Ryan Woolridge has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Texas.
After the Bulldogs won both meetings against the Mean Green last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Louisiana Tech won 68-62. One of Louisiana Tech’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while North Texas went 17 times.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at North Texas Mean Green Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Texas ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Louisiana Tech ranks 162nd (14.3).
The Mean Green rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Bulldogs rank 97th (21.5).
North Texas ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Louisiana Tech ranks 61st (32.7).
The Bulldogs average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Mean Green rank 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
North Texas ranks 58th in steals per game (7.6) while Louisiana Tech ranks 67th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 9.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mean Green have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (7.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
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