Wichita State vs North Texas Prediction Basketball Picks 1-4-24
Wichita State Shockers (8-5) vs North Texas Mean Green (7-5)
2024-01-04 21:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Wichita State Shockers -1.5 -- Over/Under: 128
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The North Texas Mean Green look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Wichita State Shockers need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a North Texas Mean Green vs Wichita State Shockers prediction.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green recently lost to Mississippi State and beat UT Arlington. The North Texas Mean Green are averaging 69.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 58.9 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Jason Edwards is averaging 15.3 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Rubin Jones is averaging 12.4 points and 3.8 assists. Aaron Scott is the third double-digit scorer and CJ Noland is dishing 1.7 assists. The North Texas Mean Green are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The North Texas Mean Green are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game. north Texas will play against Tulane and Temple after this one.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers beat Southern Illinois but are coming off losses to Kansas State and Kansas. The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 75.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Colby Rogers is averaging 16.2 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Xavier Bell is averaging 14.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kenny Pohto is the third double-digit scorer and Harlond Beverly is dishing 3.7 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game. Wichita State will face Temple and Memphis after this game.
North Texas Mean Green vs Wichita State Shockers prediction
The North Texas Mean Green are 6-4 ATS on the season, but they have issues scoring the ball, and those issues have been magnified on the road. The Wichita State Shockers aren’t covering numbers, but they put up fights against Kansas State and Kansas and now come back home where they have yet to lose. Both teams defend well, but Wichita State has more options offensively. We’re laying a bucket. Give me the Shockers at home.
