The North Texas Mean Green will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Old Dominion Monarchs at The Super Pit in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Old Dominion Monarchs opened as -8-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Old Dominion Monarchs vs North Texas Mean Green Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Texas Mean Green bring a 6-14 record (6-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 12-8 Monarchs, who are 9-9-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed North Texas go 7-6-1 so far and the Old Dominion Monarchs go 7-12.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the North Texas Mean Green rated this week at No. 305 and the Old Dominion Monarchs sitting at No. 81.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up North Texas's No. 235 nationally ranked offense (67.3 points per game) against a Old Dominion Monarchs defense that sits as the No. 6 at 60.85 PPG. The North Texas Mean Green have been averaging 41.5% from the field, more than the Monarchs have managed so far this season (39.23% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Brandan Stith scored 18 points leading the Monarchs to a 80-72 victory over Rice at Autry Court on Thursday.
A.J. Lawson scored 23 points and chipped in with 23 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 82-81 against Charlotte in college basketball action at The Super Pit.
Next Betting Matchups
Old Dominion home to Florida International, Thursday, February 2nd
North Texas at Rice, Saturday, February 4th