Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Texas vs Wichita State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Wichita.
North Texas vs Wichita State Prediction
Betting on today's Mean Green and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. North Texas is favored by -4.5 in this American Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.
North Texas vs. Wichita State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: North Texas Mean Green at Wichita State Shockers
- Where: Wichita at Charles Koch Arena
- Date: Wednesday, January 29th
- Betting Odds NTX -4.5, NTX -209 | WICHST +172 O/U 132.5
Mean Green Preview: Can North Texas Lock in a Road Win?
North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games
North Texas improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-64 home win over Florida Atlantic on Sunday, January 26th. The Mean Green entered the game as -8 favorites and covered the spread, with the total points of 141 going over the pre-game line of 136.5.
North Texas turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Owls 50-30 after trailing 34-27 at halftime.
Mean Green Offense Breakdown
North Texas put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They connected on 46.7% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-15 from beyond the arc, while hitting 55% of their two-point shots.
Kaleb Glenn led the way with 20 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while Atin Wright and Brenen Lorient each added 17 points. Moulaye Sissoko contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field.
Mean Green Team Defense
North Texas gave up 64 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 52% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the opponent hitting 55% of their shots inside the arc, going 22/40.
From three-point range, the opponent shot 46%, making 7 of their 15 attempts. North Texas also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 57%. The Mean Green allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Shockers Preview: Will Wichita State Find a Way to Win at Home?
Wichita State’s season record dropped to 10-9 after an 84-77 loss to Tulsa on Sunday. The Shockers, who were -5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Wichita State trailed 42-41 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 36. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.
Shockers Offense Breakdown
Wichita State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point shots, going 24 for 48.
Jared Garcia led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 6 from three-point range. Dwon Odom contributed 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. The Shockers grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded 12 assists as a team.
Shockers Team Defense
Wichita State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Shockers allowed their opponent to hit 17 of 30 two-point attempts, good for 56%.
From beyond the arc, Wichita State's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as their opponent connected on 13 of 21 threes, shooting 61%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws.
Mean Green vs Shockers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, North Texas has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Shockers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Shockers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Wichita State posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Mean Green have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
North Texas vs Wichita State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Wichita State +4.5
