North Texas Mean Green vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

The Mean Green and Cowboys are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -2.5 against North Texas in a non-conference matchup.

NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK

The Pick: McNeese State Cowboys -2.5

This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Cowboys.
• Not only will McNeese State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Does North Texas Stand a Chance on the Road?

North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games

North Texas picked up a 54-51 road win over Minnesota on Wednesday, covering the spread as +2.5 underdogs. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 129.5.

After leading 23-14 at halftime, the Mean Green allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but managed to score 31 of their own to secure the win.

North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 5 of 17 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 29.4% rate, and their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.

At the free-throw line, the Mean Green made just 9 of 16 attempts, shooting 56.2%. They did grab 13 offensive rebounds, but managed only 9 assists as a team. Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range.

North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Mean Green were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 36% shooting on 25 attempts.

From three-point range, North Texas allowed just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The Mean Green also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 68% of their shots. North Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will McNeese State Find a Way to Win at Home?

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State dropped their Monday matchup against Alabama, 72-64, in an away game. Entering as +17.5 point underdogs, the Cowboys kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.

After trailing 41-30 at halftime, McNeese State outscored Alabama 34-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.

McNeese State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They managed only 3 assists as a team, but did grab 12 offensive rebounds and hit 81.8% of their free throws (9/11).

Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Sincere Parker added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Alyn Breed contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each chipped in 15 points, with Wrightsell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.

McNeese State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. They were effective inside, hitting 68% of their two-point shots, going 11/16.

From beyond the arc, the Cowboys shot 32%, making 11 of 34 three-point attempts. They also went 17/24 from the free-throw line, shooting 70%. McNeese State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.