Summit Arena will host Mean Green vs. Hilltoppers action on Tuesday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

This game is part of the Sun Belt Tournament which will decide the conference champion and help decide March Madness seedings. This game is being played at a neutral-site court (Summit Arena).

The Mean Green sit at 18-13 (18-6-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Hilltoppers are currently 14-18 (17-14 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? North Texas is 10-14-1 OU, and Western Kentucky is 16-14-1 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Mean Green, most recently No. 59 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Hilltoppers, who rate No. 181 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 73-64 victory for the Mean Green.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits North Texas's No. 116-ranked offense, averaging 70.3 PPG, against a Hilltoppers defense that ranks No. 207 at 67.9 PPG. The Mean Green field goal percentage has averaged 43.4% so far, more than the Hilltoppers marksmen have achieved on the year, 39.5% per game.

Defensively, Western Kentucky features the nation's No. 185-rated defense on the road, allowing 70.1 points per game. North Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 106 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Western Kentucky was a 67-63 Sportsbook on the road against Denver. They covered the 9-point spread as underdogs. Western Kentucky got 19 points from George Fant en route to a 67-63 victory over Denver on Monday at Summit Arena.

North Texas was a 76-72 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Arkansas State. They covered the 1.5-point spread as favorites. Jacob Holmen scored 21 points leading the Mean Green to a 76-72 victory over Arkansas State at Summit Arena on Monday.