Alcorn State vs North Texas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NIT, Mar. 15

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  • North Texas (26-7) is a -17.5 point favorite vs Alcorn State (18-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 124.5 points
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The Alcorn State Braves (18-13) visit UNT Coliseum to take on the North Texas Mean Green (26-7) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Denton.

North Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Alcorn State vs. North Texas Over/Under is 124.5 total points.

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Alcorn State vs. North Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Alcorn State+17.5 -110O 124.5 -110+950
North Texas -17.5 -110U 124.5 -110-2000

Alcorn State vs North Texas Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Texas will win this NIT Tournament game with 63.3% confidence.

Alcorn State vs North Texas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts North Texas will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Alcorn State and North Texas, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Alcorn State has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 45 games (+22.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Alcorn State has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+9.15 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Alcorn State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 22 away games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Alcorn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 away games (+4.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Alcorn State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 50 games (+20.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games (+12.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 44 games (+10.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 33% ROI)

Alcorn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alcorn State has gone 15-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI).

  • 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.8 Units / 22.2% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI

North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Texas has gone 16-14 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 24-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.15 Units / 5.82% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.4% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.4% ROI

Alcorn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alcorn State has an eFG% of 45% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Alcorn State has a TS% of 42% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Alcorn State has averaged 9.9 assists per game (546 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Alcorn State is shooting 41% (1,309/3,234) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has averaged 63.7 points per game (3,504 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72.4

North Texas has averaged 61.8 points per game (1,421 points/23 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72.1

North Texas is shooting 67% from the free throw line (654/971) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72%

North Texas has averaged 10.5 assists per game (241 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Alcorn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alcorn State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,221 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Alcorn State has averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (434 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Alcorn State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (164 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Alcorn State has averaged 7.6 steals per game (417 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,216 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Texas has averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (477 rebounds/23 games) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

North Texas has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,216 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Texas has averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (477 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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