McNeese vs. North Texas betting: College basketball preview for November 18

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The North Texas Mean Green (3-0) are underdogs (+4.5) as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the McNeese Cowboys (1-2) at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, November 18, 2024 at The Legacy Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 129.

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McNeese Cover -4.5 vs North Texas -107

Bet $20, Payout $38.69

McNeese vs. North Texas betting lines

  • McNeese moneyline odds to win: -193
  • North Texas moneyline odds to win: +160
  • Spread: McNeese (-4.5)
  • Total: 129

McNeese statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, McNeese performed better when playing at home, covering seven times in 12 home games, and seven times in 14 road games.
  • When playing at home last year, the Cowboys exceeded the total 75% of the time (nine of 12 games). They hit the over in 42.9% of away games (six of 14 contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite, McNeese won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.889) last season.

Last season stats

  • The Cowboys were 38th in the nation in points scored (80.0 per game) and fifth-best in points allowed (62.2) last year.
  • McNeese collected 33.2 rebounds per game and conceded 30.1 boards last season, ranking 113th and 95th, respectively, in college basketball.
  • The Cowboys were 70th in the nation in assists (14.9 per game) last year.

McNeese betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-13-1 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 7-6-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 11-11-1 (As Favorite: 12-11-1; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-12-1 (Home: 9-2-1; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-1 (Home: 11-0; Away: 8-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.7 (14th in nation) 38.8 (third) 33.2 (113th) 30.1 (95th) 14.9 (70th) 8.9 (15th)

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North Texas statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, North Texas had better results away (6-3-1) than at home (8-6-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Mean Green games went over more frequently at home (eight of 14, 57.1%) than away (five of 10, 50%) last season.
  • In 2023-24 as moneyline underdogs, the Mean Green had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than on the road (.167, 1-5).

Last season stats

  • The Mean Green scored 69.2 points per game last season (293rd-ranked in college basketball), but they really shined defensively, allowing only 63.8 points per game (12th-best).
  • North Texas grabbed 30.9 boards per game (255th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 29.9 rebounds per contest (77th-ranked).
  • Last season the Mean Green ranked 332nd in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.0 per game.

North Texas betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 17-13-1 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 6-3-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 3-2-1 (As Favorite: 12-7-0; As Underdog: 5-6-1)
  • O-U-P: 16-14-1 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-4 (Home: 7-3; Away: 4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.3 (258th in nation) 41.5 (46th) 30.9 (255th) 29.9 (77th) 11.0 (332nd) 10.1 (76th)
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