North Texas vs Memphis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 5

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway yells to his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (
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  • Memphis is a -8.5 point favorite vs North Texas
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • North Texas / Memphis TV channel: ESPN

The North Texas Mean Green visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Tigers on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Memphis, TN.

Memphis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The North Texas vs. Memphis Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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North Texas vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Texas+8.5 -105O 136.5 -115+340
Memphis -8.5 -115U 136.5 -105-450

North Texas vs Memphis Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Memphis will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Texas vs Memphis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Memphis will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+18.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Texas has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.2 Units / 1.64% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.55 Units / 23.13% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 9.63% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.35 Units / 8.74% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.24% ROI

North Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas shot 38% from three (280/735) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Texas has averaged 10.4 assists per game (135 assists/13 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

North Texas had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (364 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

North Texas shot 38% from three (280/735) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis is shooting 41% from three (115/279) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Memphis has averaged 1.41 points per shot (1,118 points/795 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Memphis has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (203 turnovers/14 games) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Memphis has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (182 assists/ 203 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has allowed 57.9 points per game (753 points/13 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.1

North Texas has allowed 62.0 points per game (2,851 points/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.4

North Texas has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,055 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

North Texas has 124 steals this season — 2nd most among AAC Teams

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (75/249) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Memphis stole the ball 253 times last season — most among AAC Teams

Memphis averaged 8.4 steals per game (253 steals/30 games) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Memphis has averaged 6.9 steals per game (97 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4


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