Memphis vs North Texas Prediction 1-5-25 College Basketball Picks
North Texas (10-3) vs. Memphis (11-3)
January 5, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis -8.5; Over/Under: +138
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The North Texas Mean Green and Memphis Tigers meet Sunday in college basketball action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis vs North Texas Prediction. This article will include a Memphis vs North Texas Pick.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green beat Houston Christian and UAB, and they play Rice, East Carolina, and UTSA next. The North Texas Mean Green are averaging 68.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 57.9 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Atin Wright is averaging 13.5 points and 2 rebounds, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 10.6 points and 0.8 assists. Latrell Jossell is grabbing 1.1 rebounds and Johnathan Massie is dishing 0.7 assists. The North Texas Mean Green are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The North Texas Mean Green are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers beat Ole Miss and Florida Atlantic, and they play East Carolina, Temple, and Charlotte next. The Memphis Tigers are averaging 79.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting. PJ Haggerty is averaging 21.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 15.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Colby Rogers is the third double-digit scorer and Dain Dainja is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Memphis Tigers are shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Tigers are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won 40 of its last 44 games at FedExForum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- North Texas has lost each of its last four road day games against the American Athletic Conference.
- Memphis has won the first half in 30 of its last 40 games against the American Athletic Conference at FedExForum.
Why the North Texas Mean Green will win
- North Texas has won each of its last four games.
- Memphis has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Memphis’ last eight games at FedExForum has produced a total of 145+ points.
- Thirty-one of North Texas’ last 36 day games have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Memphis ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (41.2%).
- Memphis ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).
- North Texas ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (45.8).
- North Texas ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (18.9).
Memphis vs North Texas Injury Report
Neither Memphis nor North Texas have a player listed on its injury report.
Memphis vs North Texas Prediction
The Memphis Tigers are obviously the more talented side, but you’re never sure which team is going to show up from game to game. However, I just can’t get behind North Texas, a team that hasn’t been tested much this season and is 3-6 ATS in its last nine games. With comfortable wins over Ole Miss and FAU, this could be the start where Memphis has found its form and is ready to go on a roll. The North Texas Mean Green just don’t have the offensive horses needed to keep up with a Memphis side that has the far and away more talented roster. Give me Memphis by double-digit points at home.
