North Texas Mean Green

North Texas Mean Green

Feb 11, 2025

Rice Owls

Rice Owls
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  • Consensus
  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

North Texas Mean Green vs Rice Owls Pick – 2/11/2025

The North Texas Mean Green will face off with the Rice Owls on February 11, 2025, at 9:00 pm EST. The opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have the Rice Owls as +6.0 underdogs.

The total for this matchup has been set at 126.0 -108.

Overview of North Texas Mean Green

As one of the perennial contenders in their conference, the North Texas Mean Green have been a force to reckon with. Known for their stifling defense and disciplined play, North Texas has consistently been a tough match for any opponent. The team prides itself on a methodical approach that focuses on minimizing errors and exploiting the weaknesses in their opposition. Their consistent performance this season has only solidified their status as a formidable team, particularly when it comes to forcing turnovers and controlling the game's tempo.

Overview of Rice Owls

The Rice Owls, meanwhile, have been striving to carve out their niche in the competitive landscape. While they may enter this particular matchup as underdogs, their spirit and resilience cannot be overlooked. Rice's gameplay often emphasizes agility and quick transitions, capable of catching opponents off guard. Though they have faced challenges against top-tier teams, their fighting spirit and ability to adapt mid-game can surprise even seasoned foes. This setup against North Texas presents an intriguing clash of styles.

Betting Insights

The betting line sets Rice as +6.0 underdogs, which speaks more about North Texas's commanding gameplay rather than any major shortcomings from Rice. A key factor for bettors is North Texas’s stellar defensive record, which might suggest a lower scoring affair. However, Rice's unpredictable style means they can score in bursts, making the over/under total set at 126.0 an intriguing proposition. For those placing bets, examining recent match-ups and performance trends could provide deeper insights into this line’s potential route.

Key Factors

Several elements will play crucial roles in determining the outcome. For North Texas, maintaining their defensive edge and restricting Rice's movement will be paramount. Their ability to slow down the game and execute half-court sets will test Rice's adaptability. Conversely, Rice will aim to push the tempo and dismantle the defensive setups of North Texas with quick passes and sharp shooting from beyond the arc. Rebounding could also tip the scales; securing second-chance opportunities might just be the opening Rice needs.

Pick and Analysis

In a clash of tactical contrasts, the advantage tilts slightly towards North Texas due to their defensive prowess and consistency. Rice’s ability to disrupt and dictate pace could keep them within striking distance, making the +6.0 spread relatively appealing to consider. For bettors targeting the over/under, the total of 126.0 suggests a defensive-heavy expectation, leading to a careful assessment of each team’s recent scoring trends. Ideally, North Texas emerges as the likely winner, but don't count Rice out of a tightly contested battle where they may cover the spread against the odds.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-5.5/-118
55% NTX
+5.5/-102
45% RICE

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-266
98% NTX
+216
2% RICE

Total Pick Consensus

125.5/-108
21% UN
125.5/-112
79% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

NTX
Team Stats Per Game
RICE
68.2
PTS GM
70.28
51.23
FGA
57.72
.455
FG%
.420
.362
3PT%
.323
9.9
ORB
10.69
0.76
DRB
0.76
32.6
TRB
34.91
18.87
FTA
20.94
.774
FT%
.718
10.53
AST
11.59
2.47
BLK
3.31
10.43
TO
9.34
15.1
PF
20.03

Defense/Offense

NTX
Team Stats Per Game
RICE
59.5
PTS GM
70.28
48.73
FGA
55.56
.412
FG%
.421
.309
3PT%
.330
8.2
ORB
12.31
0.68
DRB
0.81
28.53
TRB
38.22
18.4
FTA
24.12
.745
FT%
.681
9.37
AST
11.84
2.83
BLK
3.09
12.1
TO
11.78
15.97
PF
17.84

Offense/Defense

NTX
Advanced Game Stats
RICE
61.1
Pace
65.9
111.7
Off.Rate
105.8
.368
FTr
.363
.373
3PAr
.365
.566
TS%
.519
53.3
TRB%
47.7
45.1
AST%
47.9
12.5
STL%
10.6
8.1
BLK%
9.7
.523
eFG%
.479
14.8
TOV%
12.1
32.7
ORB%
29.2
.285
TF/FGA
.260

Defense/Offense

NTX
Advanced Game Stats
RICE
61.1
Pace
65.9
97.5
Off.Rate
105.8
.378
FTr
.434
.376
3PAr
.387
.518
TS%
.524
46.7
TRB%
52.3
46.7
AST%
50.7
10.1
STL%
7.0
8.8
BLK%
8.4
.470
eFG%
.485
17.4
TOV%
15.0
26.5
ORB%
33.7
.281
TF/FGA
.296

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
NTX RICE
NTX RICE
Consensus
-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-105)
-6.0 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.0 (-118)
+6.0 (-110)
-5.5 (-118)
+5.5 (-102)
-6.5 (-106)
+6.5 (-105)
-6.5 (-106)
+6.5 (-114)
-6.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-112)
-6.0 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.0 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.0 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-102)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
NTX RICE
NTX RICE
Consensus
-295
+235
-266
+216
-265
+215
-258
+210
-295
+235
-275
+220
-295
+235
-278
+220
-260
+210
-267
+215
-275
+220
-250
+200
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
126.5 (-110)
126.5 (-110)
125.5 (-117)
125.5 (-105)
126.0 (-112)
126.0 (-108)
125.5 (-112)
125.5 (-108)
126.5 (-110)
126.5 (-110)
125.5 (-115)
125.5 (-105)
126.5 (-110)
126.5 (-110)
125.5 (-117)
125.5 (-105)
126.0 (-110)
126.0 (-110)
126.0 (-110)
126.0 (-110)
126.5 (-105)
126.5 (-115)
125.5 (-115)
125.5 (-105)

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