Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oregon State vs North Texas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Denton.
Oregon State vs North Texas Prediction
The Beavers and Mean Green are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mean Green will host 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 vs. North Texas Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Oregon State Beavers at North Texas Mean Green
- Where: Denton at UNT Coliseum
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds NTX -6.5, OREGST +210 | NTX -262 O/U 126.5
Beavers Preview: Will the Beavers Win on the Road?
Oregon State fell to the Ducks 78-75 on Thursday, November 21st. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, the Beavers managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
Oregon State looked strong early, leading 47-37 at halftime. However, they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41, which ultimately led to their loss.
Beavers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, the Beavers put up 75 points, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%. They connected on 8 of 20 three-pointers, hitting 40% from deep, while going 17 of 23 from the free-throw line, good for 73.9%.
Nate Bittle led the way with 23 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his attempts from beyond the arc. Michael Rataj added 20 points and 10 boards, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range.
Beavers Team Defense
Even with Oregon State holding them to 40% shooting, the Beavers couldn’t contain their opponent, who scored 78 points. They shot 40% from both two-point range (17/42) and beyond the arc (8/20).
Oregon State also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 73%. The Beavers gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.
Mean Green Preview: Will the North Texas Defense Show Up at Home?
North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games
North Texas fell to McNeese State 68-61 on Monday, November 18th. The Mean Green were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 129, just over the pre-game O/U line of 128.5.
North Texas struggled in the first half, trailing 32-19 at halftime. They picked up the pace in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 36, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Mean Green Offense Breakdown
North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and 28.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, but they did manage to hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point attempts.
The Mean Green were strong from the free-throw line, making 19 of 23 attempts for an 82.6% success rate. They also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Sincere Parker led the team with 18 points, while Brenen Lorient added 12, and Quadir Copeland contributed 11 points on perfect 3-for-3 shooting.
Mean Green Team Defense
North Texas gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, which is 57% shooting.
From beyond the arc, North Texas held the other team to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 39 times, making 26, for 66%.
Beavers vs Mean Green Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Oregon State has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Mean Green have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Beavers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Mean Green have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Oregon State vs North Texas Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: North Texas -6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.