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North Texas vs Northern Iowa Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks

Northern Iowa (2-2) vs. North Texas (5-1)
November 28, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Texas -3.5; Over/Under: +128.5
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In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs Northern Iowa Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, November 28th, at the HP Field House. Get my free pick between North Texas Mean Green and Northern Iowa Panthers. 

Northern Iowa Coming Off Big Win

Northern Iowa is above .500 and they are coming off a victory in the last game. In the last game against Western Illinois, Northern Iowa scored 82 points and the defense gave up only 56 points on the way to the win. Guard Trey Campbell put up 18 points, four assists, and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against Wichita State, they scored 73 points and they ended up losing by six points. Northern Iowa on the season is averaging 79.6 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 126th in the league while the defense is ranked 110th. 


North Texas Has Won Two Games in a Row

North Texas has won two games in a row and they have confidence heading into this game. Two games ago against Texas Wesleyan, they were able to secure a 73-66 victory and in the last game against Oregon State, they were able to secure a 58-55 victory. Latrell Jossell had a strong game putting up 15 points. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. North Texas is averaging 67.8 points while their defense is giving up 56.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 318th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th in the league. Ain Wright is averaging 11.8 points while shooting 33.3 percent from the field. 

North Texas vs Northern Iowa Prediction

Give me Northern Iowa getting the points here. Northern Iowa is having a good offensive season averaging 79.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. North Texas is averaging only 67.8 points per game and their defense isn’t going to be as good this season. I think Northern Iowa wins this game outright, but we will take the points to be safe. Back Northern Iowa against the spread. 

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Northern Iowa +3.5

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Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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