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Wichita State Pick at Home vs North Texas

· Jan 04 - 5 minutes read

North Texas and Wichita State will match up in each team’s first game of American Athletic Conference play. Neither team starts conference play with an exciting record, but Wichita State has played some more formidable opponents, which could help when looking at college basketball picks today.

In the Mean Green’s’ last game, North Texas made quick work of LSU Shreveport, winning 80-57. Meanwhile, the Shockers lost their last game to No. 2 Kansas 86-67, but they put up a fight in the second half.

Wichita State Pick at Home vs North Texas

North Texas vs Wichita State Game Information

Game: North Texas (7-5) vs Wichita State (8-5)
Location: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS
Day/Time: Thursday, Jan. 4, 9:00 p.m. ET
North Texas vs Wichita State Live Stream: TBS.com

This matchup between North Texas and Wichita State will be each team’s start in American Athletic Conference play. That makes this game very interesting for college basketball lines with both programs wanting to get off on the right foot.

North Texas vs Wichita State Odds and Spreads

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North Texas vs Wichita State Betting Trends

Under is 5-0 in Mean Green last 5 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater.
Under is 5-0 in Mean Green last 5 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater.
Mean Green are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Shockers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Mean Green are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater.
Shockers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Shockers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Shockers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5.

Moneyline Pick: Wichita State (-115)

Yes, Wichita State has lost its last two games, but that should not change this team from being an option in college basketball picks. Both of those losses for the Shockers came against very good teams. There is no issue in Wichita State losing to Kansas State and Kansas.

Despite the Shockers not covering the college basketball spread in either game, there were some highlights for the future. Wichita State held its own during both halves against Kansas State, and then in the second half against Kansas, it only lost 43-40.

Against quality opponents, it is hard to find standout performers, but Colby Rogers is still averaging 16.2 points on the season, hitting 2.8 3-pointers. He scored 12 and nine points in the last two games, but expect that to tick up against North Texas, now facing an opponent more on the team’s level.

Against the Spread Pick: Wichita State -1½

Because this game does seem like it could be pretty close, it does make sense to keep riding the home teams in college basketball odds. Wichita State has also played better teams and has stood its ground, which is something North Texas has not proven.

The one main issue that Wichita State has to deal with is that North Texas is putting up some quality defensive statistics. The Mean Green have allowed 58.9 points per game, the fourth-best in the nation. However, North Texas has not been tested, so it is hard to tell how its defense will stack up against a conference opponent.

What we do know is the offense has had trouble. The Mean Green are averaging 69.2 points, and while Wichita State’s defense isn’t great, it should be good enough to maintain a lead at home.

Over/Under Pick- Under 132

A big reason this game could potentially hit the under is North Texas’s team defense. The Mean Green’s defensive stats look fantastic but are heavily influenced by a few good performances. However, that is enough evidence to point to the team being good enough on that end of the court. While Wichita State has relied more on its offense this season, that might be harder against North Texas.

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