Oregon State Beavers vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Looking to win big? The Beavers and Mean Green face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mean Green are hosting the game at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 126.5 points, with North Texas being favored by -6.5 over Oregon State.

OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Texas Mean Green -6.5

This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Mean Green.
• Not only will North Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Oregon State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Oregon State fell to in-state rival Oregon 78-75 at home on Thursday, November 21st. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, the Beavers kept it close and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 153, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

The Beavers had a strong start, leading 47-37 at halftime, but they struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41.

Oregon State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%. They hit 8 of 20 from beyond the arc, good for 40%, and went 17/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 73.9%.

Nate Bittle led the way with 23 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 62.5% overall despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Michael Rataj added 20 points and 10 boards, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jackson Shelstad contributed 15 points and 6 assists, connecting on 3 of 7 from three-point range.

Oregon State’s defense gave up 78 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, including 40% from two-point range on 17/42 shooting.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 8/20 threes, also at a 40% clip. Oregon State sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws (73%).

Will North Texas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games

North Texas fell to McNeese State 68-61 on Monday, November 18th. The Mean Green entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just over the O/U line of 128.5.

North Texas struggled early, trailing 32-19 at halftime. They picked up the pace in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 36, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 38.9%. Their two-point shooting was particularly poor, as they hit only 28.1% of their attempts (9/32), while connecting on 36.4% from beyond the arc (8/22).

Despite their shooting woes, the Mean Green were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 82.6% (19/23) of their attempts. They also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Sincere Parker led the team with 18 points, while Brenen Lorient added 12, and Quadir Copeland contributed 11 points on perfect 3/3 shooting.

Despite North Texas allowing 68 points, they held their opponent to just 44% shooting from the field. The Mean Green gave up 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 57% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, North Texas limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they made 26, shooting 66%. North Texas allowed 10 offensive rebounds.