College hoops betting interest focuses on the UTSA Roadrunners vs North Texas Mean Green battle Saturday at The Super Pit as the Mean Green look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Texas Mean Green were listed as -1.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
UTSA Roadrunners vs North Texas Mean Green Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Texas Mean Green sit at 7-18 (8-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UTSA Roadrunners are currently 11-15 (10-8-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? North Texas is 11-7-1 OU, and UTSA is 8-10-1 OU.
This game puts the North Texas Mean Green, most recently No. 316 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the UTSA Roadrunners, who rate No. 208 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features North Texas's No. 227-ranked scoring average of 68.2 PPG, against a UTSA Roadrunners defense rated No. 84 and allowing 69.19 PPG. The North Texas Mean Green FG% has averaged 41.68% to date this season, more than the UTSA Roadrunners shooters have managed so far (38.78% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jeff Beverly scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Roadrunners to a win (they lost 80-68 to Rice at Autry Court on Thursday).
The Mean Green endured a 77-71 loss at the hands of the Miners on Thursday, despite a 21-point effort from Derail Green at The Super Pit.
Next Betting Matchups
UTSA at Florida International, Thursday, February 23rd
North Texas at Louisiana Tech, Thursday, February 23rd