North Texas Mean Green vs Memphis Tigers Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, December 31
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North Texas visits Memphis on Wednesday at FedExForum. The Mean Green are 9-4 overall after a 109-56 home win over SAOK, while the Tigers are 5-7 overall and coming off an 88-67 home win over Alabama State. Find a winning edge in this matchup using our free college basketball picks.
North Texas vs Memphis Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, December 31
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Location: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- TV: ESPN2
North Texas Mean Green Outlook
North Texas averages 71.5 points per game and allows 63.6. The Mean Green rely on a half-court offense and strong defense. Je’Shawn Stevenson leads the Mean Green, averaging 16.1 points per game and adding 1.5 steals, giving them a reliable scorer who also creates pressure at the other end. David Terrell Jr. runs the offense with 5.2 assists per game, while Dylan Arnett provides inside production at 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
The Mean Green are at their best when they keep the pace slow and set up their offense, get quality shots late in the shot-clock, and defend without fouling. If North Texas keeps its turnover number in check, it can dictate the pace and keep Memphis from turning the game into a track meet.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 71.5
- Points Allowed: 63.6
- Rebounds: 33.5
- Assists: 13.8
- Steals: 9.4
- Blocks: 5.1
- Turnovers: 12.8
Memphis Tigers Outlook
Memphis scores 75.4 points per game but allows 75.6, and their results have swung with shot-making and turnovers. Dug McDaniel leads the Tigers with 14.7 points per game and 5.1 assists. Julius Thedford leads the rebounding at 6.0 per game, while Ashton Hardaway adds interior help with an average of 0.7 blocks per game.
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Memphis likes to play fast and create easy baskets in transition before defenses get set, but the Tigers have given possessions away due to turnovers and then struggle to make stops. If Memphis does not defend the three-point line and the glass well, North Texas can keep this close deep into the second half.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 75.4
- Points Allowed: 75.6
- Rebounds: 37.9
- Assists: 14.0
- Steals: 9.1
- Blocks: 4.1
- Turnovers: 14.3
North Texas vs Memphis Prediction
Memphis is more talented top to bottom and should benefit from playing at home, but North Texas has the more dependable defense and the better defense. This game likely comes down to tempo: if North Texas keeps Memphis out of transition and limits turnovers, the Mean Green can stay within the number. Memphis will do enough to win, but North Texas will keep it tight and cover. Final Score Prediction: Memphis Tigers win but fall short ATS, 74-71. Betting on sports and on North Texas is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Memphis with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on North Texas vs Memphis can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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