North Texas Mean Green vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

The Mean Green and Panthers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPNU. The Panthers will host the game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. North Texas is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Northern Iowa. The game’s over/under currently sits at 127.5 points.

NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers +3.5

This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Mean Green?

North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games

North Texas picked up a 58-55 win over Oregon State on Monday, November 25th. The Mean Green were favored by 5 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 113, which was below the over/under line of 127.5.

North Texas held a narrow 26-25 lead at halftime and outscored the Beavers 32-30 in the second half to secure the win.

North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they managed 9 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.

Michael Rataj and Latrell Jossell led the Mean Green with 15 points each, with Jossell hitting 3 threes. Brenen Lorient was efficient, shooting 5 of 6 from the field, while Johnathan Massie added 14 points and 3 assists.

North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Mean Green limited damage inside, with the other team hitting only 43% of their two-point attempts (10/23).

From beyond the arc, North Texas allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws (66%).

Can the Panthers Secure a Win at Home?

Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game

Northern Iowa cruised to an 82-56 win over Western Illinois on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Panthers entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 138, just over the 135-point O/U line.

UNI took control early, leading 42-24 at halftime. They added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Western Illinois to 32 points, maintaining their dominance throughout the game.

Northern Iowa put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 60.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 5/17 (29.4%).

Trey Campbell led the way with 18 points, shooting 4/7 from three, while Tytan Anderson added 17 points. The Panthers had 14 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, with Ben Schwieger contributing 5 boards and 13 points.

Northern Iowa’s defense struggled, allowing 56 points while the opposing team shot 60% from the field, including a dominant 76% on two-point attempts (26/34). The Panthers did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, where the other team went 5/17 for 29%.

At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 71%, converting 15 of 21 attempts. Northern Iowa gave up just 5 offensive rebounds in the game.