North Texas vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

Wichita State guard Justin Hill (11) brings the ball up the court against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
  • North Texas is a -4.5 point favorite vs Wichita State
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • North Texas / Wichita State TV channel: ESPN+

The North Texas Mean Green visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Wichita, KS, USA.

North Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The North Texas vs. Wichita State Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Texas-4.5 -110O 131.5 -105-200
Wichita State +4.5 -110U 131.5 -115+165

North Texas vs Wichita State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Texas 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 Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wichita State will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+11.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wichita State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+0.23 Units / 0% ROI)

North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Texas has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.2 Units / 2.72% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.35 Units / 7.24% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -15.47% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 5-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.2 Units / -39.23% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.45 Units / -12.28% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% 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 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 averaged 11.0 assists per game (364 assists/33 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

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

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has made 5.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Wichita State averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (531 free throw attempts/2,026 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wichita State averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (531 free throw attempts/2,026 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (657 assists/ 639 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has allowed 59.4 points per game (1,128 points/19 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.6

North Texas has allowed 62.0 points per game (3,226 points/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.5

North Texas stole the ball 232 times last season — 5th most among AAC Teams

North Texas allowed 63.6 points per game (2,098 points/33 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (911 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Wichita State has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (545 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Wichita State has averaged 6.7 steals per game (357 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Wichita State has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (3,913 points/3,308 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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