The North Texas Mean Green (18-3, 6-2 CUSA) visit Old Dominion to take on the Monarchs (16-6, 6-3 CUSA) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
North Texas Mean Green at Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Prediction
In the Mean Green’s last outing, they defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 70-53. The Mean Green forced 20 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 32.9). North Texas was lifted by Ryan Woolridge, who finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Monarchs lost a close one to the UTSA Roadrunners in their last game, 74-73. UTSA’s 11.9 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Old Dominion, who had a mark of 14.3. The Roadrunners’ mark was better than their season average of 14.9. With 23 points on 6-for-13 shooting, B.J. Stith led Old Dominion in scoring.
After the Monarchs won the sole contest against the Mean Green last season, 63-60, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Monarchs’ 14.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Mean Green, who had a mark of 18.4.
Points could be at a premium as a pair of the NCAA’s best defenses battle. Old Dominion currently ranks 19th in defensive efficiency (92.8) and North Texas is 14th (91.7). Moreover, the Mean Green, who rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), will square off against the Monarchs, who rank 20th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
North Texas Mean Green vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Texas, ATS Winner – North Texas, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.6) while North Texas ranks 144th (2.7).
The Mean Green rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Monarchs rank 129th (22.0).
Old Dominion ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while North Texas ranks 96th (6.2).
The Mean Green rank 64th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Monarchs rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
North Texas is ninth in the NCAA with 9.8 assists allowed per game while Old Dominion is 55th with 11.5 assists allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Mean Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 12.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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