In their final home game of the season, the Charlotte 49ers (5-16, 2-8 CUSA) host the North Texas Mean Green (18-4, 6-3 CUSA) at Dale F. Halton Arena. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Charlotte 49ers Free Prediction
The last time the Mean Green played, they were topped by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 72-61. One of Old Dominion’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while North Texas went just two times. Ryan Woolridge was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The 49ers lost to the Rice Owls in their last game, 65-61. Rice out-rebounded Charlotte. The Owls had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. one), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 27) and total rebounds (36 vs. 28). Charlotte’s Jon Davis had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 12-for-21 shooting.
After the 49ers won the sole game against the Mean Green last season, 70-68, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The 49ers made 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 18.4).
The inefficient offense of Charlotte will battle against the top-notch defense of North Texas. The 49ers currently rank 344th in offensive efficiency, while the Mean Green are 14th in defensive efficiency. The Mean Green figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
North Texas at Charlotte Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Texas ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.6) while Charlotte ranks 291st (31.1).
The Mean Green rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the 49ers rank 173rd (23.6).
North Texas ranks 154th in assists per game (13.2) while Charlotte ranks 262nd (9.1).
The Mean Green average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 99th in the country. The 49ers rank 135th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Charlotte averages 3.7 blocks per game, which is ranked 78th in the country. North Texas ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Mean Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 11.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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